The Lyon man has joined the Spanish side after agreeing personal terms with the club, and the player is expected to have his medical in next couple of days
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 international on a four-year deal, making him their sixth signing of the season.
The talented full-back was reportedly unhappy at Stade de Gerland and was keen to secure a move away from the Ligue 1 outfit. Several Premier League clubs were linked with the player but Los Che have beaten other parties for the Frenchman's signature.
According to reports, the Spanish giants have paid around 6 million Euros for the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 man and the player is expected to undergo his medical this weekend.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Braulio-c8019 Vazquez, has expressed his delight at the capture of the left-back and is looking forward to see him in Els taronja’s colours.
While talking to reporters, the sporting director stated that their latest recruit has a lot of experience under his belt and has participated in many high-level games in his career.
“Aly is a player with vast international experience. He has played for the French national team and has participated in the Champions League,” he told reporters.
Praising his physical aspect of the game, Vazquez added that the addition of the 24-year-old will give them much needed stability in the team that they were clearly lacking last season.
"Cissokho is physically powerful, very strong defensively and someone who will increase the competitiveness of the team. With him and Mathieu we have the position extremely well covered."
The sporting director is optimistic about his side’s chances this season and believes that Valencia can challenge the likes of Real Madrid and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 for the title.
"This latest signing completes a very strong squad in all aspects, which excites us immensely. We can now approach the current season with plenty of optimism. The fans will enjoy watching us play and that we can achieve great things in this campaign."
After drawing their first game of the campaign against Real Madrid, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mauricio-c24899 Pellegrino's men will take on Deportivo La Coruna, this Sunday.
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