Atletico Madrid confirm Alessio Cerci signing

Atletico Madrid have confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Torino for the transfer of Alessio Cerci.

The forward has been heavily linked with a move to the Spanish champions all summer and has this evening agreed a three-year contract with the club.

A statement released by Atletico on their website explained that the move will be completed after Cerci signs his contract and undergoes a medical.

Cerci joined Torino from Fiorentina in 2012 and has scored 21 goals in all competitions for the club.