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Manchester City's Eliaquim Mangala says Valencia move was his destiny

Daily Mail | September 1, 2016

Related Topics: Manchester City F.C., Eliaquim Mangala, Transfer window, Valencia CF, Real Betis

Eliaquim Mangala believes it was his 'destiny' to play for Valencia after leaving Manchester City on transfer deadline day.

Mangala, who has failed to live up to his £32million price tag since arriving at the Etihad in 2014, sealed a season-long loan to the Mestalla.

The French central defender is relishing a fresh start in Spain after falling further down the pecking order following City's capture of £47.5m Englishman John Stones from Everton.

Eliaquim Mangala was welcomed to Valencia on transfer deadline day after leaving Man Cityu00a0
Eliaquim Mangala was welcomed to Valencia on transfer deadline day after leaving Man City
Mangala joins the six-time La Liga champions and could make his debut against Real Betis
Mangala joins the six-time La Liga champions and could make his debut against Real Betis
The powerful defender got stuck straight into training with his new team-mates after the move
The powerful defender got stuck straight into training with his new team-mates after the move

Mangala revealed he joined up with Pako Ayestaran's side at the third time of asking.

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