Napoli have confirmed that defender Raul Albiol has left the club to join Spanish side Villarreal.

In a statement on their official website, Napoli thanked Albiol for his ‘commendable commitment and exemplary professionalism’.

Transfermarkt reports Villarreal have paid €5m for the Spaniard, who has signed a three-year contract.

The 33-year-old made over 200 appearances for the Partenopei following his arrival from Real Madrid in 2013, winning a Coppa Italia and Supercoppa.

Napoli have confirmed that defender Raul Albiol has left the club to join Spanish side Villarreal.

In a statement on their official website, Napoli thanked Albiol for his ‘commendable commitment and exemplary professionalism’.

Transfermarkt reports Villarreal have paid €5m for the Spaniard, who has signed a three-year contract.

The 33-year-old made over 200 appearances for the Partenopei following his arrival from Real Madrid in 2013, winning a Coppa Italia and Supercoppa.

However, he started just 19 times in Serie A last season due to a knee injury and has since been replaced by Kostas Manolas.

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