Atletico Madrid have bought into French club Lens.

Le 10 Sport says Atletico's shareholding was made official on Monday.

The majority shareholder of Lens is now an adviser to Atletico. Gervais Martel will stay on as president of the club.

Atletico director Ignacio Aguillo was at the Lens training HQ yesterday and said: "We hope to bring the sporting skills of Atlético."