Abdennour chooses Valencia

Valencia have replaced central defender Nicolas Otamendi with Aymen Abdennour, securing the former Monaco man's signature ahead of Chelsea.

With Chelsea struggling to complete a deal for Everton centre-back John Stones, reports had emerged in the British media that manager Jose Mourinho was keen on Tunisia international Abdennour.

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