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Guangzhou confirms Martinez capture

Jackson Martinez will link up with Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao in a reported 45 million euro deal.

Chinese Super League outfit Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao has confirmed the signing of Jackson Martinez from Atletico Madrid.

The reigning AFC Champions League winner paid a reported 42 million euros ($45.9 million) to sign the 29-year-old from the Spanish club.

Martinez was a €35M ($38.3M) signing from Porto in the offseason but failed to make an impact at the Vicente Calderon.

The 36-time Colombia international managed to find the back of the net just three times in 22 appearances across all competitions for Atletico this season.