Valencia midfielder Ever Banega has praised the club's supporters for backing him during his injury problems last season.

The 25-year-old, who has been capped 19 times by Argentina, has also revealed that he is hopeful of repaying that support by winning "a title" in the new campaign.

"I am grateful that I have had so much affection, so many chances and it is time to return it in style on the pitch," Banega told VCFPlay.

"I am proud to be a part of Valencia. I have spent a while here, I know the place very well and it really leaves a mark on you.

"There's a style, it marks you for life. You become one of them. I face this season with the same enthusiasm and ambition as previous ones. I am proud to be one of the oldest here at 25. With the squad that we have here, we deserve to win a title."

Banega joined Valencia from Boca Juniors in 2008.