Swansea City have completed the £8million signing of Federico Fernandez from Napoli. The centre-half wrapped up a medical in Wales this week and has signed a four-year contract, becoming the Welsh club's most expensive defensive signing. The 25-year-old, who played for Argentina at the World Cup, will fill the centre-back void left by Chico Flores’s departure, partnering Ashley Williams. Confirmation: Federico Fernandez holds up the Swansea City shirt after completing his £8m move from Napoli Defensive rock: Fernandez (right) is expected to play at centre-back alongside Swansea's Ashley Williams His move is subject to international clearance, but he is expected to go into the Swansea squad to face Burnley on Saturday.
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Federico Fernandez is expected to be in contention to face Burnley
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The defender was in the Argentina squad which reached the World Cup final
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He will partner Ashley Williams following Chico Flores' departure
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Former Swansea loanee Jonathan de Guzman joins Napoli
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