Report: Atletico Madrid close to Diogo Jota deal

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A report claims that Atletico Madrid are close to signing 19-year-old Portuguese youth international Diogo Jota from Pacos de Ferreira.

Atletico Madrid are reportedly close to securing the signature of Pacos de Ferreira attacker Diogo Jota.

The 19-year-old, who has one Portugal Under-21 appearance to his name, only signed a new five-year deal with his current club at the end of last season.

According to AS, however, Atletico have agreed terms with the teenager's Portuguese club and are confident that the attacker will move to the Vicente Calderon this summer.

The same report claims that Jota, who has also been interesting Benfica, will sign a five-year deal at Atletico.

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