Benfica defender makes it 5 new internationals at Valencia

Valencia have completed the signing of Benfica full back Miguel Monteiro, it becomes the clubs fifth new international signing this season.

Coach Quique Flores has signed the Portuguese, a former winger converted to full-back, for five seasons at a price of 5.6m pounds.

Miguel has had interest from a host of clubs including Newcastle United and Juventus.

Dutch international Patrick Kluivert joined Valencia from Newcastle after a disappointing season. He joins Brazilian international Edu, a longstanding signing from Arsenal.

In addition, Valencia have also signed Uruguayan international winger Mario Regueiro and Spanish international central defender David Villa. An impressive array of signings to say the least –say what you want Newcastle, but Kluivert scored goals in Spain.

Benfica decided to end a contractual dispute which was seeing the club’s internal politics splattered over the local papers.

As for Valencia, they are prepared to play better than 7th spot in La Liga this season. 5 quality signings will jive well with any club’s fans.