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CONFIRMED: Swansea sign French defender Frank Tabanou from Saint Etienne
SWANSEA have completed the signing of 26-year-old French left-back Frank Tabanou.
Swansea have signed the former France under-21 international
The former under-21 international joins from Saint Etienne on a three-year deal and will compete with Neil Taylor for a place in Garry Monk's side.
Swansea finished last season in eighth with 56 points - their Premier League record.
And Tabanou admits the allure of playing in the Premier League was too much to turn down.
"Swansea is a very good Premier League club and I believe it's the right move forward for me at this stage of my career,” he said.
"I wanted to come to Swansea because I believe we are the perfect match.
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"I was aware of Swansea's interest in me for a while, but unfortunately it didn't happen back in January. But I've been watching them closely ever since and I like the way they play the game; their whole philosophy on football.
"Once I spoke to the manager and the Chairman my mind was made up because I realised they really wanted me. Again, it all matched.
"I was particularly impressed with the manager because he knew everything about me. I was also touched by the fact that he said I was a top signing for Swansea."
"I am keen to show I am able to perform in the Premier League - the best league in the world."