Coquelin completes Villarreal switch

Villarreal have completed the signing of Francis Coquelin from rivals Valencia, with Dani Parejo seemingly set to follow.

Former Arsenal midfielder Coquelin has signed a four-year deal with Villarreal, having spent two and a half seasons with Valencia, winning the 2018-19 Copa del Rey.

It is anticipated Parejo, the Valencia skipper, will join his team-mate in making the short trip to El Madrigal.

Parejo had previously spoken of retiring at Valencia but was subsequently criticised by new Manchester City signing Ferran Torres.

#Villarreal and @valenciacf_en have reached an agreement for the transfer of @FCoquelin_off . Welcome aboard the Yellow Submarine! #WelcomeCoquelin https://t.co/NZHJioXEYh pic.twitter.com/AevnOihQzN

— Villarreal CF English (@Eng_Villarreal) August 12, 2020