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Departing Barcelona striker Luis Suarez agrees Atletico Madrid deal

Departing Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is set to sign for Atletico Madrid.

Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo, after victory over Parma on Sunday, announced a deal for Suarez was off.

And Mundo Deportivo says the Uruguay international has quickly moved on and agreed to a move to Atletico.

Suarez has been in constant contact with Atletico president Enrique Cerez and coach Diego Simeone in recent weeks and a two-year contract has now been settled. Barca have also agreed a pay-off with Suarez.

The veteran striker is now set to sign for Atletico in a free transfer.

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