Enzo Perez to join Valencia

Perez was a winger when Benfica signed him from Estudiantes La Plata in 2011, but just over a year after his arrival, he was converted to central midfield. He’s flourished in that position, and was Angel Di Maria’s backup in the box-to-box role for Argentina at the most recent World Cup. Valencia currently have lots of talent in defense and attack, but were a bit thin in the center heading into January.

Los Che have had a great season thus far. They currently sit fourth in La Liga and won their last two matches before the winter break. Valencia limped through nearly a decade of financial struggles until recently, when billionaire Peter Lim bought the club, restructured their debt, and started investing in the squad. Perez is the biggest investment to date.