Milan sign Musacchio from Villarreal
Mateo Musacchio has completed a move to AC Milan as the Serie A side begin their squad rebuild in earnest following a takeover by Chinese investors.
AC Milan have announced the signing of centre-back Mateo Musacchio from Villarreal on a four-year deal.
Musacchio to Villarreal for €18 million
The defender underwent a medical last week and he has now formalised his move to San Siro, with Milan believed to have paid a fee in the region of €18million.
The 26-year-old started his professional career with River Plate before joining Villarreal in 2009.
#ACMilan announces signing @MateoMusacchio5 from @VillarrealCF on a 4-year contract through to 30 June 2021 #welcomeMusacchio pic.twitter.com/L1FSt7fxpP
— AC Milan (@acmilan) May 30, 2017
Key part of a strong Villarreal defence
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He made well over 200 appearances in all competitions, but will now continue his career in Serie A.
In his final season on the Mediterranean coast, Musacchio was a key part of a Villarreal defence that apart from that of Atlético Madrid, was the most miserly in LaLiga.