Atletico Madrid have announced the departure of Augusto Fernandez.

A two-year stint at Atletico Madrid has come to an end for Augusto as the LaLiga club send him off to China with their best wishes.

The Argentine midfielder's next challenge takes him to Chinese club Beijing Renhe with his medical passed and contract signed by deadline day.

"His hard work and never give up attitude after his injury made him become a player loved by the fans and a respected leader in the dressing room," read a club statement on the deal.