Benfica and Atlético Madrid have agreed terms over the long-awaited €25 million transfer of Nicolás Gaitán to the Spanish club.
Gaitán had long been referred to as Atlético-bound after being reduced to tears in the final game of Benfica’s season and is now given the green light to go and complete any formalities in his future deal with ‘Los Colchoneros’.
The 28-year-old is to complete Argentina's Copa America campaign first in the United States, they are currently in the quarter-finals, before flying to Spain for his medical.
Gaitán spent six years at Benfica after joining from Boca Juniors in 2010, playing over 200 times for ‘the Eagles’ and contributing directly to 127 goals via goals and assists.
The man dubbed ‘O Mágico’ by the Benfica faithful claimed ten honours in his time in Lisbon, including three Portuguese League titles.
The imminent confirmation comes just hours after Benfica announced the three-year contract extension of Gaitán’s compatriot Eduardo Salvio, also linked with a move away from the Estádio da Luz.
By Patrick Ribeiro
