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International defender reveals transfer talks: Chelsea wanted him before David Luiz deal
VALENCIA defender Aymen Abdennour has revealed he held talks with clubs over a move to the Premier League.
David Luiz iconic moments with Chelsea
The 42-capped Tunisia international, joined Valencia in 2015 from Monaco, making 24 appearances.
But eventually Conte opted to bring back David Luiz back to Stamford Bridge for £30million in one of the biggest shocks on deadline day.
Valencia defender Aymen Abdennour
“I was negotiating with English clubs during the transfer window but for financial reasons the transfer did not happen,” he told Spanish newspaper Marca.
“Valencia is a great club and I have no problem continuing because I have four years left on my contract.”
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