Atletico Madrid have confirmed the signing of Argentine striker Luciano Vietto, signing the player from Villarreal.
Vietto was in fine form for the Yellow Submarine last season and was linked with a number of clubs, including Liverpool, who his agent claimed he could sign for if he wished.
But the striker's future is at the Vicente Calderon and he will train with his new team-mates for the first time tomorrow, Atletico Madrid have confirmed.
The finishing administrative touches will be put to the deal tomorrow and then Vietto will sign a contract running until the summer of 2021 with Diego Simeone's men.
Villarreal only captured Vietto last summer and he instantly took to Spanish football in his first season in Europe.
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In all competitions the striker bagged 20 goals for the Yellow Submarine.
His arrival will give Los Rojiblancos a boost after the departure yesterday of Arda Turan for La Liga rivals Barcelona.
The 21-year-old has yet to win a senior cap for Argentina and will hope his move to Champions League participants Atletico Madrid can put him in contention for a call-up.
