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Valencia star explains decision to REJECT £13m Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd move
JOSE LUIS GAYA has opened up on his decision to sign a new five-year deal at Valencia.
Jose Luis Gaya has signed a new deal keeping him at Valencia until 2020
The 19-year-old left-back has enjoyed an impressive breakthrough season at the La Liga giants, attracting interest from Premier League trio Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.
However, the Spain Under-21 international has instead committed his future to Los Che, reportedly raising his buy-out clause from £13million to £36m.
I am very happy and proud to extend my deal with Valencia
“I am very happy and proud to extend my deal with Valencia,” Gaya said.
“It's what I wanted from the beginning and in the end things have turned out as both parties wanted.
“We’ve both emerged as winners from this and it is another dream come true. It was very exciting to debut in the Primera Division with Valencia, and now I have signed on for five more years.
“I want to thank the club for this renewal. May 25 is my birthday and there is no better early gift. Now we have a game against Real Madrid, which is always difficult, but we have our strengths and we will be going there to win."