Al-Wahda FC confirm Chilean midfielder Jorge Valdivia is set to join from Palmeiras

Al-Wahda FC have confirmed that Palmeiras midfielder Jorge Valdivia is set to join them. The Chile international – capped 68 times since debuting in 2004 – has long being expected to sign with the UAE Arabian Gulf League outfit and it now seems that he will complete the move, following his involvement in his country’s […]
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2015-07-11 00:05:00

Al-Wahda FC have confirmed that Palmeiras midfielder Jorge Valdivia is set to join them.

The Chile international – capped 68 times since debuting in 2004 – has long being expected to sign with the UAE Arabian Gulf League outfit and it now seems that he will complete the move, following his involvement in his country’s Copa América victory on home soil.

Reports suggest that Al-Wahda will part with around €6 million to secure him, with Valdivia expected to earn an annual salary of €2.5 million a year, with an extra €500,000 added on.

Al-Wahda announced the agreement with an official club statement and as well as outlining Valdivia’s arrival, they also suggested that their preference was for the player to join up with squad earlier than currently anticipated.

“Al-Wahda confirms that Chilean star Jorge Valdivia has signed a contract for the length of two years,” it read, as reported by The National.

“The player is under contract with Brazilian club Palmeiras until August 17, and Al-Wahda and Valdivia are seeking to bring the player in before this date to join the team’s preparations for the new season.”

Valdivia’s protracted move the United Arab Emirates will be the second time he has played for a club in the Middle Eastern country.

He previously had a spell with Al-Ain between August 2008 and July 2010 and was part of a side that won three major honours.

His expected switch also brings to an end his second spell with Palmeiras. Valdivia first joined them in July 2006 on a free transfer from Colo Colo and after selling him to Al-Ain, they brought him back for a reported fee of €6 million five years ago.