Official: Mustafi joins Valencia

Sampdoria have officially sold German World Cup winner Shkodran Mustafi to Valencia.

The deal had been in the air and was formalised this evening by a statement on the Spanish club website.

Mustafi signed a five-year contract tying him to Valencia until June 30 2019.

Sampdoria have officially sold German World Cup winner Shkodran Mustafi to Valencia.

The deal had been in the air and was formalised this evening by a statement on the Spanish club website.

Mustafi signed a five-year contract tying him to Valencia until June 30 2019.

Although no transfer fee was confirmed, it’s believed the defender cost €10m.

It has been a remarkable few months for the 22-year-old, who was a surprise inclusion in the Germany squad that ended up winning the World Cup.

Mustafi will complete his medical tests on Thursday before being presented to the media tomorrow morning.