River Place ace Kranevitter confirms Atletico talks

 

The 22-year-old defensive midfielder has revealed that he is set to link up with compatriot Diego Simeone in the Spanish capital

River Plate ace Matias Kranevitter has confirmed that Atletico Madrid in talks with his current employers about taking him to Spain.

The defensive midfielder played a key role in the Argentine outfit's 2015 Copa Libertadores triumph but is now desperate to link up with Diego Simeone at the Vicente Calderon.

"I know that River are talking to Atletico to come to an agreement so that I can move in the best way possible to Spanish football," Kranevitter is quoted as saying by AS.

"I’m waiting patiently but I’m sure everything will work well for everybody.

"I’ve won a lot of things with River and it will be a big step to play for a club like Atleti.

"It will be a beautiful move for my career. 'El Cholo' Simeone is a winning coach and any player would like to play under him."

Atletico Madrid had initially tried to sign Thiago Motta from Paris Saint Germain in order to strenghten their midfield this summer but the Ligue 1 champions refused to let the Italy international leave the Parc des Princes.

In addition, River president Rodolfo D'Onofrio had previously expressed his desire to hold onto Kranevitter until after December's Club World Cup but the 22-year-old now seems bound for La Liga before the close of the transfer window.