Valencia CF have reached an agreement with SC Braga for the transfer of centre back Aderllan Santos. The 26-year-old Brazilian passed a medical on Thursday and has signed a five-year contract with Valencia CF, running through to June 30th, 2020.

Santos spoke to valenciacf.com after putting pen to paper on his deal, saying that he feels “happy and honoured to be signing for a big European club. Playing in the Champions League and La Liga are big challenges for me, and I hope to repay the confidence that Valencia CF have shown in me.”

On behalf of the club, Valencia CF chairwoman Layhoon Chan stated that "Santos is a player who is strong physically and has the profile that our squad needs for the 3 important competitions this season. We look forward to his contribution.”