London -Swansea City on Wednesday announced the
signing of Argentina defender Federico Fernandez
from Napoli on a four-year contract for an
undisclosed fee.
"Swansea City are delighted to confirm the signing
of Napoli and Argentina defender Federico
Fernandez for an undisclosed fee, subject to
international clearance," read a statement on the
Premier League club's website.
"The 25-year-old passed his medical on Monday
before putting pen to paper on a four-year deal at
the Liberty today (Wednesday)."
While the fee for Fernandez was undisclosed,
British media reports said that it was around 8
million ($13.3 million, 10 million euros).
Fernandez said he had received recommendations
about Swansea from several of the club's players,
including Spanish forward Michu, who is currently
on loan at Napoli.
"It has always been my dream to play in the
Premier League -- it is the best in the world -- and
I'm grateful to Swansea for giving me this
opportunity," Fernandez told the Swansea website.
"Michu told me it is a family club and the city is
very relaxed. He said I was joining a very good club.
All I've heard are good things about Swansea."
He added: "I can identify myself with the Swansea
style. I like to play the ball from the back and, of
course, I love to defend, too."
Fernandez started four games for Argentina in their
run to the World Cup final, where they were beaten
1-0 by Germany after extra time. He has won 30
international caps, scoring two goals.
He is expected to partner Swansea captain Ashley
Williams in central defence, following the sale of
Spanish defender Chico Flores to Qatari side
Lekhwiya last week.
Subject to international clearance, Fernandez could
go into the squad for Swansea's league game at
home to Burnley on Saturday.
Fernandez started his career with Argentine club
Estudiantes, before moving to Napoli in July 2011
for around 2.5 million. He spent time on loan at
Spanish side Getafe in 2013.
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