Jackson Martinez’s move from FC Porto to Athletico Madrid is “a done deal”, according to his agent, Luis Henrique Pompeo.
The Colombian striker is expected to sign a four-year contract with the La Liga team, after both clubs agreed a €35 million deal on Tuesday.
AC Milan were strong favourites to land the 28-year-old at a point, but Pompeo has explained why he chose Diego Simeone’s team.
“It was finalised today,” Luiz Henrique Pompeo told AS. “We want to thank Milan for their interest right up the end, we feel very honoured by it, but you can’t be in two places at once.
“Atleti are a very big club that has done important things in the league and in Europe. Jackson is going there to also achieve great things and to bring the best out of himself.
“That’s his dream and he’s very excited. He’s really happy”, he added.
Martinez will become the second striker to arrive at the Vincente Calderon, after Atletico signed Luciano Vietto from Villarreal.
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