Cristian Ansaldi has signed with Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan from Zenit St Petersburg.
The 27-year-old Argentina international joins the reigning Primera Division champions after one season at the Petrovsky Stadium, which followed a five-year stint at their Russian Premier League rivals Rubin Kazan.
Atletico sporting director Jose Luis Perez Caminero told the club's website: "Ansaldi is a player who will help us to increase the competitiveness of the group.
"This is a side that can act in both attack and defence and the transfer makes us even more versatile. We are very pleased with this agreement."
