Valencia defender Mathieu signs extension to 2017

By foxsports
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Valencia defender Jeremy Mathieu has extended his contract until the end of the 2016-17 season.

Mathieu had been linked with a possible transfer to Barcelona after successfully moving from the left wing to become a central defender last season.

He says ''I am very happy to have renewed with Valencia. I'm very comfortable to continue here for several more years.''

The 29-year-old Mathieu joined the Spanish club from Toulouse in 2009.

Valencia will play in the Europa League next season after finishing fifth in the Spanish league.