Cardiff City, newly promoted to the English Premier League, on Saturday confirmed a club record signing of Chilean international midfielder Gary Medel from Sevilla FC on a four-year deal.
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The Welsh outfit said the deal, reported in Spain as being €13 million for a player who is closing on 60 Chilean caps, was still subject to a work permit.
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Medel, 26, who made three appearances for Chile at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, earlier completed his medical.
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Cardiff coach Malky Mackay told the club website:
"We're delighted to have secured the services of Gary - a tenacious and intelligent international midfielder.
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"Having had two seasons of regular football in La Liga - with 60 odd international caps to his name and three appearances at a World Cup - his experience will be an invaluable asset to our squad.
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"He's played in a number of Boca v River Plate derbies in Argentina - one of the world's biggest derby matches - and I've no doubt that his background and pedigree will complement our midfield group in the Barclays Premier League."
Cardiff City are not joking when it comes to going very far in the English Premier League next season so other teams should beware!