Teammate confirms Gaitan is joining Atletico Madrid

Benfica winger Eduardo Salvio has all but confirmed that his teammate Nicolas Gaitan will join Atletico Madrid.

Reports have emerged from both Spain and Portugal that Atletico have agreed a fee of around €25million for the Argentina international, who admitted he had played his last game for Benfica after the Taca da Liga final.

Salvio believes Gaitan will complete a move to the Vicente Calderon, and has higlighted how it is a big loss for Benfica.

"I know there's a big possibility for Nico to go to Atletico Madrid," he told ESPN.

"I'm very happy for him, because we've spent a lot of time together. 

"Benfica is losing one of its stars. He's been important in all the years I've been here. He's going to a great club and I wish him all the best."

It is belived the deal will be made after the Champions League final on Saturday, where Atletico Madrid take on city rivals Real Madrid.