BREAKING: Atletico Madrid confirm Gaitan deal

Stephen Coelho 7 years ago 5.7k |

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Benfica's Nico Gaitan is on his way to Atletico Madrid. EFE/EPA/Archivo

The Argentinian forward is set to join the Spanish giants from Benfica after he has finished representing his country at the Copa America Centenario.

Atletico Madrid have revealed they have reached an agreement with Benfica to sign midfielder Nicolas Gaitan.

The 28-year-old was a key player for the Portuguese side, and his eleven goals and twenty assists last season helped the team win the domestic double.

Gaitan will travel to Madrid to "complete all the formalities" once he has finished representing Argentina at the Copa America this summer in the United States.

Atletico Madrid have not disclosed the fee agreed by the two clubs.