Federico Fernandez completes Swans switch
20th August
Swansea City are delighted to confirm the signing of Napoli and Argentina defender Federico Fernandez for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance.
The 25-year-old passed his medical on Monday before putting pen to paper on a four-year deal at the Liberty today.
The arrival of Fernandez, who will wear 33, bolsters Garry Monk's options at centre-back, which currently include captain Ashley Williams, Jordi Amat and Kyle Bartley.
He is expected to go straight into the squad, subject to receiving international clearance, for Saturday's home fixture with Burnley as the Swans look to build on the opening Barclays Premier League win at Manchester United.
Fernandez helped Napoli to the Coppa Italia last season, while they finished third in Serie A. He also featured in their Champions League and Europa League campaigns - though he missed both legs against the Swans.
The 26-cap Argentina international made four appearances in his nation's World Cup campaign, starting the four matches as Alejandro Sabella's side were beaten in the final by Germany.
Fernandez started his career with Estudiantes in his homeland before a 3million Euros move to Napoli in July 2011, while he also spent time on loan at Spanish club Getafe in La Liga.