MADRID: Atletico Madrid has signed Matheus Cunha from Hertha Berlin, said Champions Laliga on Wednesday, with Brazilian forward signed a five-year contract.
Spanish media reported that Atletico had agreed to pay around 30 million euros ($ 35.23 million) for the 22-year-old player who scored seven Bundesliga goals in 25 starting last season.
Cunha is part of the Brazilian team who won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, scored the opening goal in a 2-1 victory over Spain after extra time in the final.
Maju is the second main transfer of Atletico has made this summer after signing the Rodrigo de Paul midfielder from Udinese to report 35 million euros.
Cunha joined the very competitive frontline of Atletico containing Luis Suarez, who scored 21 goals last season to fire them with the title, and Angel Correa in the form, which had scored his three team goals so far campaigned in Celta Vigo’s victory and Elche.
Atletico midfielder Saul Niguez was reported on the way out of the club.
The Marca newspaper said Atletico was ready to send a 26-year Spanish driver with a loan to the Premier League team, with Chelsea and Manchester United the main competitors.