AC Milan have announced the departure of Samu Castillejo.

The midfielder has left for Rino Gattuso's Valencia after passing his medical yesterday.

Milan confirmed: "AC Milan announces that it has definitively transferred the right to the sports performance of the footballer Samuel Castillejo Azuaga to Valencia CF.

"The Club thanks Samu for the professionalism and commitment shown in recent years and wishes him the best professional and personal satisfaction".