La Liga
Atletico De Madrid Sign Gelson Martins
He will be arriving at the Wanda Metropolitano on a free transfer from crisis club Sporting CP.
The Portugal international was one of nine players to rescind their contracts after Sporting’s turbulent end to the 2017-18 season.
The club descended into chaos after president Bruno de Carvalho publicly criticized players following a Europa League defeat to Atletico.
“Our club is incorporating a pacey right winger who has also been a second striker and even at right-back,” read an Atletico statement.
“His speed and fine dribbling skills make him a valued addition to our team and a threat to the opposition’s defenders.”
The Atletico squad are currently in Singapore. In addition, they are preparing for International Champions Cup matches against Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday and Monday.
