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Francis Coquelin Transfers to Valencia, Confirms Arsene Wenger

Valencia have completed the signature of midfielder Francis Coquelin, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed.

Wenger told the press after Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final stalemate at Chelsea that Coquelin was on his way to the Mestalla: "He goes to Valencia. He didn't get enough games with us this season. He had an opportunity. I let him go."

Those comments came after Valencia tweeted earlier on Wednesday a picture of a suitcase with Coquelin's initials:

Simon Jones of MailOnline recently reported Valencia had agreed a £10.5 million deal to sign the midfielder, having initially proposed a loan before moving to a permanent transfer.