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Rafael Marquez heads back to Mexico as deal with Atlas reached

Atlas have re-signed Mexico defender Rafael Marquez from Hellas Verona, the Rojinegros confirmed on Sunday.

The 36-year-old had always revealed his plan to retire at Atlas and leave Italy after two years, having joined Hellas Verona in 20013, and the Rojinegros moved quickly to re-sign the club legend.

Speaking at his unveiling on Monday morning, Marquez revealed his desire to end his career on a high-note: " It would be quite nice to end my career with a title at Atlas. It is a dream just like going to play in Europe was a dream.