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CONFIRMED: Chelsea and Manchester United target makes huge decision
YOUNG midfielder Andre Gomes has joined Valencia on a permanent deal despite reported interest from Chelsea and Manchester United.
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The 21-year-old has been on loan at the Mestalla from Benfica, clocking up an impressive 37 appearances alongside the likes of Dani Parejo and Javi Feugo.
Benfica have just completed a shock swoop for QPR man Adel Taarabt on a free transfer, and Valencia have now been able to turn Gomes' temporary stay into a permanent one.
I am very happy to belong completely to the Valencia family
The playmaker signed a five-year-deal in the process, and told his new club's official website: "I am very happy to belong completely to the Valencia family.
"Now I hope to repay the confidence placed in me by playing good football and achieving good results."
Andre Gomes has joined Valencia on a permanent deal
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