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Spanish capture Javi Guerra has been confirmed as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first summer signing for Cardiff City.

The 32-year-old striker has put pen to paper on a new three-year-deal after joining from La Liga side Real Valladolid.

He says he is determined to bring the success achieved in Spain with him to Cardiff, as the Bluebirds seek instant promotion back to the Premier League.

Guerra in action against Barcelona

Guerra had a prolific four-year spell with Real Valladolid, where he scored 72 goals in 149 appearances.

He said: “Hopefully I can keep up the level that I have been playing at in Spain for the last few seasons and that it will be a successful time for me in Cardiff, with the club and the supporters.

“I am very thankful for the warm welcome I have received here at Cardiff City and am very excited for my new challenge in Wales.”

Guerra will officially join the club on July 1, having successfully completed his medical with the Bluebirds this week.

Guerra started his career with Barcelona based Espanyol before joining La Liga giants Valencia in 2004 where he developed at the Mestalla’s B team.

Watch: Guerra in La Liga action

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In three years he made 105 appearances scoring 55 goals, form that saw him earn two senior appearances for a Valencia side nearing the peak of their powers.

Spells with Granada, Mallorca, Alaves and Levante followed before he joined Valladolid in 2010 where his goals helped them to the La Liga promotion play-offs in 2011, before securing a return to the Spanish top flight the following season.

The frontman continued his scoring form in La Liga last season, netting 15 goals in 37 League appearances as Valladolid finished in 19th place in the Spanish top flight and were relegated.

In a message to the Valladolid fans he's left behind, Guerra said: "Although I leave with a bitter sensation of relegation, at the time of my farewell to Real Valladolid, I just want to say that in Valladolid and in Pucela, I’ve been very happy and my affection towards the city, the club and the fans, will always be in my heart.

"Long live Pucela!”

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