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IT'S DONE: Porto buy out remaining Atletico Madrid interest in Samu

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IT'S DONE: Porto buy out remaining Atletico Madrid interest in Samu
IT'S DONE: Porto buy out remaining Atletico Madrid interest in SamuLaLiga
Porto have taken full ownership of star centre-forward Samu Aghehowa.

The Spain U21 international left Atletico Madrid for Porto a year ago, where he has established himself as one of the brightest young striker talents across Europe.

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Having arrived in Porto with high expectations, Samu responded on the pitch with stellar performances: in 45 official appearances, he scored 27 goals and provided three assists, establishing himself as one of the best strikers in the Portuguese league.

Porto have just paid €5m for an additional 15% of the player's economic rights and, following negotiations conducted in recent weeks, also acquired the remaining 20% for another €7m, thus securing 100% ownership of the Spanish international.

Samu initially moved from Atletico Madrid for €15m, with the deal including a 35 per cent sell-on clause before Porto's move this week.