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Caminero delighted as Atletico Madrid clinch Jan Oblak deal

Atletico Madrid have clinched the signing of Benfica goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

Oblak joins Atletico in a €16 million deal and will sign a six-year contract.

The Czech Republic international arrives as a replacement for Thibaut Courtois, who has returned to parent club Chelsea.

Oblak is due to take a medical today before flying to Los Angeles to join Diego Simeone's squad for their US preseason tour.

Atletico chief Jose Luis Caminero said: "He is a goalkeeper with great quality and a great future, who will bring us much for his great qualities.

"He's one of the goalkeepers with great potential in the world and we are very happy to have him.

"It's great news for our club."

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