ATLETICO Madrid are set to sign striker Luis Suarez from La Liga rivals Barcelona after the two clubs reached an agreement for a £5.5m deal.
Suarez, 33, had one more year to run on the contract he signed with Barca in 2016 – but was told by new coach Ronald Koeman last month that he was not part of his plans.
“FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Luis Suarez,” read a statement on Barca’s official website. “The Madrid club will pay FC Barcelona 6m euros in variables.
“FC Barcelona would like to publicly express their gratitude to Luis Suarez for his commitment and dedication and wishes him all the best for the future.
“On Thursday 24 September from 12.30pm CEST there will be a farewell event for the player and following that a remote press conference. You can see all the
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