Atletico Madrid have completed the move for Udinese Star, Rodrigo De Pau on a five years deal

The 2020-21 La Liga Champions are currently strengthening their squad ahead of the new season. Diego Simeone who recently signed a new contract with Atletico Madrid looks poised to defend their title. 

It's been gathered that Atletico Madrid have secured the capture of Rodrigo De Paul from Udinese. 

The Argentina international has signed for  a fee in the region of €35 million (£30m/$42m). 

Rodrigo De Paul, who is a midfielder pen a five-year contract with Atletico Madrid.

He completed his medical on Monday in Spain. He has been unveiled as their latest signing. He is expected to join the rest of his team mates who have already resumed training.

After signing the deal, the said: “I’m very happy, I’m going to join [the] champions and I’m conscious of the responsibility it carries,” De Paul stated hin his first official words as a player of the club. “It is a big step in my football career.

“Because of my experience in Spanish football, I know very well Atlético de Madrid, without counting with all the friends and colleagues I have playing in Spain.

“I’m very happy to have the opportunity of working under Simeone. I love football, it’s part of my daily life, and having a manager [like him] s a privilege.”