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Foyth makes permanent move to Villarreal from Tottenham

The defender has signed a five-year contract with the Spanish side after making a permanent move from Tottenham

Juan Foyth has joined Villarreal on a permanent basis from Tottenham.

The Spanish side signed the 23-year-old defender on loan with an option to buy last summer.

The centre-back was limited to just 16 appearances in La Liga because of injury but the club have activated their option to sign him outright.

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What has been said?

Villarreal confirmed on Friday that the Argentina international has signed a five-year contract.

"Villarreal CF have taken up the purchase option on Juan Foyth, who played for the Yellows on loan during the 2020-21 season," a statement from the club read.