Sevilla sign Valencia’s Alexis

(GSM) – Sevilla have signed Alexis Ruano from Valencia in a bid to replace Arsenal-bound defender Sebastien Squillaci.

The 25-year old has switched allegiances for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £4.1million, and is subject to a medical.

The defender is expected to put pen-to-paper on a five-year contract with the Rojiblancos ahead of the start of the new Primera Liga season which kicks off next weekend.

Ruano, a former Spain U21 international moved to Valencia from Getafe in 2007, made 62 appearances during a three year spell where he failed to establish a regular place.

The Rojiblancos had agreed to sell France defender Squillaci to Arsenal subject to a medical on Sunday.