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Valencia sign Kondogbia on permanent deal from Inter

Valencia have signed Inter and France midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia on a permanent basis following a successful season on loan at the Mestalla.

Kondogbia has signed a contract running until 2022 and the transfer fee is reported to be in the region of €25 million (£22m/$29m).

Valencia have confirmed the 25-year-old's deal contains a release clause of €80m (£70m/$93m).

"I'm very happy and proud to be part of this team," he told the club's website. "Valencia is a wonderful club and I want to be part of its history.

"We all know Valencia is an ambitious club, which for me is important.