Valencia have confirmed the permanent signing of Denis Cheryshev from Villarreal.
Russia winger Cheryshev, who starred for Valencia on loan last term, has signed a three-year deal.
Valencia said in a statement on Friday his contract includes an €80million buyout clause.
The Copa del Rey winners have reportedly paid less than the €7m that is said to have been the initial asking price for an outright purchase.
Cheryshev, 28, was unable to play in Valencia s Copa final win over LaLiga champions Barcelona as he was injured.
One of the stars of last year s World Cup, he impressed enough in 2018-19 to earn a permanent move, one which has been set for completion since the announcement that an agreement in principle had been reached with Villarreal on June 29.
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