Atletico wrap up Vitolo signing

 

Atletico Madrid have secured the services of Spain international Vitolo on a five-year deal. 

 

The 27-year-old looked set to sign a new contract with Sevilla and on Tuesday, the Seville side were primed to announce the news. 

 

However, Atletico have since confirmed Vitolo’s signing and, due to their transfer ban, the Spaniard will spend the first half of the season on loan with Las Palmas. 

 

“Atlético de Madrid has reached an agreement with Víctor Machín Perez, Vitolo, for the next five years after the football player was rescinded his contract with Sevilla Fútbol Club,” a statement read on the club’s official website. 

 

“Due to FIFA’s sanction that forbids the club from registering football players during the current summer market, the player will play the first half of the season with Unión Deportiva Las Palmas and will join our team starting on January 1st, 2018. The Spanish international has signed with our club until the 30th of June of 2022. 

 

“Vitolo, who is 27, is a football player of proven experience and quality, who has defended the shirt of the senior national team 11 times and has become one the most unbalancing players of the League in the last seasons. 

 

 

“The midfielder, winner of three UEFA Europa Leagues in 2014, 2015 and 2016, will contribute quality and speed to our midfield. Used to start at the side, the Spanish international will add forward passes and direct play to our attack. He adds to his ability to assist and reach the box to score, a work capacity that will be very valuable for the balance of the team.”