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Parejo and Rami pleased to have signed for Valencia

Jun 13, 2011, 13:20 GMT

Madrid - Valencia's two new signings, Dani Parejo and Adil Rami, said on Monday that they were pleased to have joined Los Ches.

Parejo, who has joined from Getafe, said on Monday that 'I am looking forward to putting on the (Valencia) shirt.'

The 22 year-old playmaker is currently playing for Spain at the European Under-21 Championship in Denmark.

According to media reports, Valencia have paid around six million euros (8.61 million dollars) for Parejo, plus the loan of goalkeeper Miguel Angel Moya.

Parejo started his career at Real Madrid, who loaned him out to Queens Park Rangers then sold him to Getafe.

Menawhile, Rami flew into Valencia on Monday and said at the airport: 'It is a pleasure and an honour for me to come here. I am very happy indeed.'

The French international defender, aged 25, has joined from French champions Lille.

Valencia's first summer signing was Brazilian goalkeeper Diego Alves from relegated Almeria.