Barcelona great Rivaldo is confident Luis Suarez will prove a big hit with Atletico Madrid.

Suarez is signing for Atletico after being forced out of Barca this week.

"Luis is going against my wish, but I think he does well to stay in Spain. First, because it is a League that he knows perfectly well. But it is also that signing for Atlético is an excellent choice. It is a club that will always fight for the League and the Champions," said Rivaldo.

"Simeone is the ideal coach for the virtues of Luis Suárez. He is a player who never gives up, he is a warrior and fights every ball inside or outside the area. He has landed in the perfect club to perpetuate his style. Cholo is sure to be delighted with the signing. He fits perfectly in what he is looking for in a footballer.

"Of course he is a direct rival, but Barcelona should not care too much, because, after all, they were the ones who were looking for an outlet for him."