Valencia signing Edinson Cavani was ready to join Getafe this season, it has been revealed.

Cavani signed for VCF last week after his summer release from Manchester United.

Local journalist Alfredo Duro reports Cavani had actually said 'yes' to Getafe. Duro is a former Getafe sporting director.

Cavani's brother and agent, Walter Guglielmone, even met with Getafe president Angel Torres.

However, when Valencia made clear ther interest, the Uruguay striker pulled back and chose to commit to Los Che.