Saul Niguez has finally completed a late deadline day loan move to Chelsea.
The Atletico Madrid midfielder has played 447 matches for Atletico and scored 53 goals. He was the subject of intense Premier League interest with Manchester United and Liverpool also battling it out for his signature.
The 26-year-old Spain international completed a last-gasp season-long loan deal with an option for a permanent transfer at the end of the season.
Saul said of his loan move to Stamford Bridge: “I am very excited to start this new challenge with Chelsea. Blues fans, I am one of you now and I can’t wait to wear the shirt, start training and see all of you. See you soon!”
Chelsea have confirmed the signing on their official social media page.
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: “We welcome Saul to the club and believe he completes our squad as we compete for honours in five different competitions this season.
“He is a proven winner, a player with huge experience and we know he will be very well suited to the challenges that face us on all fronts in the coming year.”
Saúl have won La Liga, the Copa del Rey, the Europa League twice and the UEFA Super Cup with Atletico de Madrid. They also finished as runners-up in the Champions League final in 2015-16.
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