Atletico Madrid Secure Nicolas Gonzalez on Loan from Juventus

Atletico Madrid have signed Argentine forward Nicolas Gonzalez from Juventus on a season-long loan with a £34 million purchase obligation. The 27-year-old contributed five goals and four assists in 38 games last season. He becomes Atletico’s 11th summer signing as Diego Simeone looks to improve results after a slow LaLiga start with just two points from three matches.

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Atletico Madrid also bolstered their squad by signing Nicolas Gonzalez on loan from Juventus, with an obligation to buy for around £34 million. Meanwhile, Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen sacked coach Erik ten Hag after just two games, highlighting their poor start. Chelsea forward Guro Reiten predicted a highly competitive Women’s Super League season.