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Atletico Madrid complete Mario Mandzukic signing

Atletico Madrid have signed Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic.

Mandzukic joins Atletico on a four-year contract.

The Croatia international passed a medical in Madrid on Thursday before signing a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee believed to be in the region of 22million euros (£17.5m).

"I'm very happy to be here, I know a lot of things about Atletico, I've watched a few of their games and I like the team's style," Mandzukic told reporters.

"Their coach is very good, they have great players and I believe I can do great things with this team."

Atletico's sporting director Jose Luis Caminero said the club had chosen Mandzukic "because he has the characteristics we were looking for in this position".

"He is a strong striker, he is good in the air and has a potent shot," the former Atletico forward told the club's official website.

"He will allow us to pressure the opposition's defence from the start of games, because he works very hard at pressing the defence when they bring the ball out.

"He combines well with his attacking team-mates and he is used to competing at the highest level. He is a winner, a player accustomed to winning titles. He will bring a lot to our team."

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