Atletico Madrid have confirmed that they have completed an
agreement to sign Jose Antonio Reyes from Arsenal.
The Spanish forward has made no secret of his desire to remain in
his homeland, having spent last season on-loan at Real Madrid, but
it is with their city rivals that he will pitch up next term.
Reyes has been in discussion with Atletico officials over the past
few days and following successful negotiations, an accord has been
struck between the two clubs.
The 23-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the capital club,
having made it clear he has no desire to return to England, where
he endured mixed fortunes since arriving in North London from
Sevilla.
It is thought the deal is worth in the region of 12million
(£8.1million), with Reyes to be paraded before the press on Tuesday
morning.
Also on his out of Emirates Stadium is young defender Kerrea
Gilbert, who has decided to join Southend on a six-month loan
deal.
