Santi Cazorla magically returns to Villarreal

Villarreal have taken their player presentation to a whole new level, as they made Santi Cazorla magically appear from a plume of smoke in the centre of the pitch.

The outrageous magic trick was performed in front of 4500 fans, who waited with bated breath as the announcer presented the main attraction. As the thick white smoke dispersed, the 33-year-old midfield magician was standing inside the tube with his arms folded and a grin on his face.

Cazorla originally started his professional career with Villarreal B team in 2003, before going on to enjoy another spell at the club in 2007 after leaving a year earlier for Recreativo Huelva.

As if by magic, every #Villarreal fan's biggest wish has come true! 💛 The magician @19SCazorla 🎩 returns to the #YellowSubmarine!!! 👏👏👏😃 #VillarrealTV pic.twitter.com/PoQdl8aCH1

— Villarreal CF English (@Eng_Villarreal) August 10, 2018

He has signed a one-year deal with the La Liga side having left Arsenal earlier this summer, with the playmaker's last official match for the Gunners coming against Ludogorets on October 19, 2016.

The former Spain international had spent 646 days on the sidelines due to an Achilles injury until featuring for Villarreal in a friendly last month.

"I return to my house, I am eternally grateful to Villarreal for giving me unconditional support and always opening the doors," Cazorla said after his presentation.

Villarreal kick off their season against Real Sociedad on August 18.