The transfer of Ciani to Espanyol will be complete once Sporting Lisbon finish the paperwork. Along with the recent signings of Enzo Roco and Antonio Raillo, Ciani will boost Los Pericos defence.

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Espanyol have agreed a deal with Sporting for the French centre-back, who has passed his medical. Previously he played for Lazio, FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Lorient, Sedan Ardennes and Charleroi.

He will be presented on Monday at the Power8 Stadium at midday.