Gelson Martins joins Atletico Madrid

Portuguese winger Gelson Martins has signed a six year deal with the Rojiblancos after rescinding his contract with Sporting Lisbon.

Atletico Madrid had to go into discussion with Sporting CP to reach an agreement for the winger in order to avoid what transpired between Wolverhampton and Sporting CP in a deal that took Rui Patricio to England, who has been subject to a complaint to FIFA as Sporting seek 57 million euros following his own free transfer.

Los Rojiblancos have confirmed the deal today and stating they got the services of the winger for free.

Martins represented the Portuguese club 140 times scoring 27 goals and assisted a further 30 goals, he is due to compete for a spot in the starting line-up on the flanks with another new signing Thomas Lemar and Vitolo.

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