Mathieu Valbuena admits Atletico Madrid interest

Marseille forward Mathieu Valbuena has revealed that he would like to play for Atletico Madrid because of his Spanish origins.

Valbuena has reportedly been allowed to leave the Ligue 1 club in the summer, despite being under contract until 2017.

"There was Schalke, Zenit, great clubs," the 29-year-old told beIn Sport.

"But I really like Atletico Madrid because it is a Spanish club and I have Spanish origins, but also because they play well.

"This was an interesting lead, but it didn't go all the way."

The 29-year-old joined Marseille from Libourne in 2006.