Reyes seals Atletico deal
31 Jul 2007 - 13:51:07
Jose Antonio Reyes has finally completed his transfer to Atletico Madrid from Arsenal, for a fee believed to be in the region of £8million.
The 23-year-old left-sided forward has penned a four-year contract at the Vicente Calderon, having spent last season on loan at city rivals Real Madrid.
Reyes said after signing on with Atletico: "I am happy I am back in Spain again and with the club I wanted to join.
"The club have been interested in me for a long time and tried to sign me from Sevilla when I was 13. I owe it to them.
"Real wanted me right up until the last moment, but Atletico made a great effort to get me."
Reyes scored seven goals in 34 appearances for Real last season, including a double in the 3-1 win at home to Mallorca which clinched the Primera Liga title.
He started his career with Sevilla, before moving to England in January 2004 in a £10.5million deal.
Reyes scored 23 goals in 110 appearances for Arsenal, but failed to settle fully in England and was sent out on loan to Real just under a year ago.