Valencia signs defender Cissokho from Lyon
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Valencia signed French international Aly Cissokho from Lyon on a four-year deal on Thursday, pending a physical.
Cissokho, 24, was with Lyon from 2009-12 and made his breakthrough with France in 2010. A defender, Cissokho has also played at FC Porto, among others.
"Aly is a player with vast international experience that belies his youth. He has played for the French national team and has participated in high-level games in competitions such as the Champions League," said Valencia sporting director Braulio Vazquez.
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"Cissokho is physically powerful, very strong defensively and someone who will increase the competitiveness of the team - especially on the left side."