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Primera Division: Ricardo Costa leaves Valencia by mutual consent



Portugal defender Ricardo Costa has left Valencia after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.

The 33-year-old former Porto and Wolfsburg centre-back joined Valencia in 2010 and went on to captain Los Che while making a total of 84 league appearances for the club.

His contract was due to expire in June 2015 but he has now been allowed to leave the Mestalla one year early in order to find a new club.

Valencia president Amadeo Silva told the club's official website: "Ricardo has been a great professional and a gentleman from the day he arrived until the day of his departure.

"But all things must come to an end and they need to be addressed calmly and with professionalism.

"We will always remember Ricardo Costa as a player who was committed to the club and he has demonstrated his affection for Valencia on every day of his life with us."

The Portugal international came close to leaving Valencia when falling out with coach Unai Emery in October 2011

but remained after helping to secure a third-placed finish at the end of that season.

Costa added: "I'm leaving Valencia in good conscience and with the affection of the fans.

"There have been years of great happiness where I felt the support of the fans through the good times and bad.

"It's time to start a new stage of my career, but I will always have Valencia in my heart. I was proud to be the captain of this team."

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Transfer News: Ex-Valencia captain Ricardo Costa joins Al-Sailiya in Qatar



Former Valencia captain Ricardo Costa has taken a new turn in his career by joining Qatari side Al-Sailiya.

Last week the 33-year-old defender rescinded his contract with Valencia a year before it was due to expire, allowing him to move to Qatar without a transfer fee.

The Portugal international had been tipped to return to Porto,

the club where he made his professional debut in 2000, but has decided to leave Europe altogether in search of a new adventure.

He has signed a two-year deal with Al-Sailiya, who finished fourth in the Qatar Stars League last season.

Costa enjoyed his most successful years with Porto, winning four league titles as well as the Champions League in 2004 under Jose Mourinho.

He then moved to German side Wolfsburg in 2007 and went on to win the Bundesliga title, before signing for Valencia in 2010 after a six-month loan spell in France with Lille.

Costa did not win any more silverware in Spain but developed into one of Valencia's most important players and became captain at the start of last season following the retirement of David Albelda.

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