Atletico Madrid announced a deal to buy Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente on Thursday in a move that could pave the way for Rodrigo Hernandez to join Manchester City. Llorente still has to pass a medical but, barring any late problems, will sign a five-year contract with Atletico and leave their city rivals, where the 24-year-old has struggled for regular matches. “Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have reached an agreement for the transfer of Marcos Llorente to our club, pending the player passing the relevant medical examination,” an Atletico Madrid statement read. “I grew up and started dreaming about playing at Real Madrid. “Today I leave Real Madrid, which has been my home since I was 14 years old.

Source: Punch June 20, 2019 14:48 UTC