Atletico Madrid have signed Rapid Bucharest goalkeeper Horatiu Moldovan.

Moldovan signs with Atlético for the next three and a half years. He arrives from Rapid Bucharest for a fee of less than one million euros (€800,000).

He said before arriving in Madrid yesterday: “When I saw things moving forward I said this is the opportunity of a lifetime. Do you think you can say no to Atlético de Madrid? Maybe this train will never pass again.

"I will work and, when my opportunity comes, I hope to prove myself. Soccer is beautiful and unpredictable. Four years ago I didn't have a team in League 2 and now I am very close to signing for Atlético de Madrid.

"It's something from science fiction!"

He added, "It is a dream come true. It will be the biggest competition of my career. (Jan) Oblak is probably the best goalkeeper in the world."