Leeds United have reached an agreement with Valencia to buy forward Rodrigo Moreno.
Valencia confirmed on Tuesday that an agreement had been struck, though Rodrigo must still undergo a medical switch to newly promoted Premier League side Leeds.
Rodrigo was previously linked with moves to Barcelona and Atletico Madrid but the 29-year-old will now move to Elland Road for £27M.
“Valencia CF have reached a preliminary agreement with Leeds United FC this Tuesday for the transfer of footballer Rodrigo Moreno, at the expense of completing all the documentation and other formalities and passing the mandatory medical examination,” Valencia said in a statement published on the club’s official website.
“Valencia CF want to thank him for his commitment and effort over the last six seasons – in which he has played a total of 220 games, scored 59 goals, and helped to win a Cup title. Valencia CF wish him all the best in this new stage of his sports career.”
Rodrigo joined Valencia from in 2015 following an initial loan spell from Benfica in 2014-15 season.
Rodrigo becomes the latest big-name player to leave Valencia.
Ferran Torres (Manchester City), captain Dani Parejo (Villarreal) and Francis Coquelin (Villarreal) have already exited the Mestalla ahead of the new season.
