Mandzukic set to join Atletico Madrid
By Opeyemi Oladunjoye
Bayern Munich have agreed terms with Atletico Madrid for the sale of Mario Mandzukic.
Sporting director, Matthias Sammer announced that the Croatia international, who was the Bundesliga club’s top scorer in the league last season, joined the La Liga winners amidst interest from Arsenal and AC Milan.
The 28-year-old scored 18 times last season as Pep Guardiola’s men cruised to the defence of their title. There had been heavy speculation that he would move from the Allianz Arena due to the signing of Borussia Dortmund striker, Robert Lewandowski
While speaking at Lewandowski’s unveiling on Wednesday, Sammer confirmed Mandzukic’s move to Diego Simeone’s side.
“There is a verbal agreement between Bayern, Atletico and Mario Mandzukic,” Sammer said. “We want to thank Mario Mandzukic for his performances at Bayern and wish him all the best for the future.”
Simeone is in the hunt for a new striker as Diego Costa is set to join Chelsea.