Colombia striker moves to Spanish capital for €35m

Porto’s Jackson Martínez to join Atletico

The Arsenal and Milan target Jackson Martínez is set for a move to Atlético Madrid, according to the player’s agent.
Luiz Henrique Pompeo told the Spanish newspaper AS the deal was confirmed on Tuesday for a fee of €35m (£24.8m) and the Colombian striker is said to be looking forward to joining up with his new teammates.
Pompeo said: “It was finalised today. We want to thank AC Milan for their interest right up to the end, we feel very honoured by it, but you can’t be in two places at once.
“It’s a very big club, which has done important things in the league and in Europe. Jackson is going there also to achieve great things and to bring the best out of himself to become even better. That’s his dream and he’s very excited. He’s really happy.”
The agent also confirmed contact had been made with the Atlético manager Diego Simeone and the transfer would be confirmed once Martínez’s involvement in the Copa América ends.
“He’s a coach with a winning mentality,” Pompeo said. “Now it just remains for Atlético and Porto to make the official announcement and after the Copa América, where Martinez is representing [his country], he will be presented with his new shirt.”