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Atleti agree Antoine Griezmann deal

Atletico Madrid have confirmed that they have agreed a deal to sign Antoine Griezmann from Real Sociedad.

A statement on Atletico's official website said the transfer would be completed subject to the France attacker passing a medical.

AS reports that Atletico agreed to pay 30 million euros to activate the 23-year-old's release clause.

A statement on the Basque club's official website read: "Real Sociedad would like to thank Antoine Griezmann for the professionalism and dedication he has shown during his years at our club, and wish him the best for the future both personally and professionally."

Atletico boss Diego Simeone had already spoken of his admiration for the player, saying: "He is very quick and can give us a lot of options in attack."