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Atletico agrees to Vietto deal

Luciano Vietto took a step closer to joining Atletico Madrid, after the capital club confirmed a deal has been agreed with Villarreal.

Atletico Madrid has agreed to a deal with Villarreal for the transfer of forward Luciano Vietto.

The Argentine has been linked with a move to the Spanish capital throughout the offseason, and the switch to Atleti is expected to be formalized on Wednesday.

Vietto is set to sign a new six-year contract at the Vicente Calderon and will start preseason training with Atleti immediately.

Head coach Diego Simeone has been keen to reinforce his attacking options after Mario Mandzukic was allowed to join Juventus.