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Villarreal CF Alfred N'Diaye

 

Another Senegal international on the move is midfielder Alfred N'Diaye who has joined Spanish side Villarreal from rivals Real Betis in a five-year deal.

Senegalese defender Alfred N'Diaye moves to El Madrigal

Ndiaye, who has also played in France and Turkey, moves to El Madrigal only two years after joining Betis from English club Sunderland.

The 26-year-old helped Betis win promotion to the top flight in the 2014-15 season and to a tenth place finish last season.

Ndiaye scored thrice in 85 appearances for the club.

 

 

12 Jul 2016
(BBC Sport by Oluwashina Okeleji)

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