Valencia have signed Martin Montoya on a four-year deal after Barcelona agreed to cancel the right-back's contract two years early.
Barcelona secured the €50 million signing of Valencia playmaker Andre Gomes last week, with
Montoya's switch thought to be related.
Barca winger Cristian Tello has also been linked with a move to Mestalla.
Montoya, who made 67 appearances in five seasons for Barca's first team, winning La Liga three times, as well as two Copa del Rey crowns and one Champions League success, spoke of his delight at joining Los Che.
“Valencia first expressed their interest in me a few months ago. They are a big club, an historic club and I decided to come here,” he told the club's official website.
“We are going to try to get the club back into the Champions League, which is where they belong. I am going to work hard; I promise a lot of dedication, effort and sacrifice. Together we will try to achieve our objectives.”
A struggle at Inter saw a season-long loan move cut short last term, although Montoya restored his reputation with 13 appearances at Real Betis as they earned a 10th-place finish in their first season back in La Liga.
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