Atletico Madrid finalise ?22m transfer for Bayern Munich’s Mario Mandzukicby Tom Conn | Posted on Tuesday, July 8th, 2014
Atletico Madrid have reportedly finalised the ?22m transfer for Bayern Munich’s Mario Mandzukic on a five-year deal that will keep the Croatian international at the Vicente Calderon through the 2018-19 season. 
According to German sports daily, Bild, the 28-year-old has been chosen by manager Diego Simeone as the heir apperent to former striker, Diego Costa, and Los Colchoneros will use the funds given by Chelsea for Costa to secure Mandzukic’s transfer. Atletico Madrid have expressed interest in Mandzukic following the players admittal at the end of the season,
where he stated that he wished to leave Bayern Munich after two seasons due to differences with new manager, Pep Guardiola’s playing style.
Mandzukic’s agent, Ivan Cvjetkovic has been at the centre of the negotiations and after negotiating terms with Atletico Madrid presented the offer to Bayern, who have accepted a ?22 million offer, despite last minute offers from Zenit and Juventus.
Mandzukic, who currently has a contract with the Bundesliga champions until 2016,
is expected to travel to Madrid to undergo is standard medical before signing his new five-year contract. http://www.insidespanishfootball.com/115615/atletico-madrid-finalise-e22m-transfer-for-bayern-munichs-mario-mandzukic/
Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic set to sign for Atletico Madrid for £17.5m - Mandzukic on verge of £17.5m move to Atletico Madrid
- 28-year-old set to sign five-year deal with the club, according to Bild
- Departure comes following the arrival of Robert Lewandowski
- Indicated his desire to leave the club earlier in the summer
Mario Mandzukic is set for a £17.5million move to Atletico Madrid, according to reports from Germany.German newspaper Bild have reported that the Bayern Munich forward is on the verge of signing a five-year deal with the Spanish club.The 28-year-old signed for the German giants in 2012, and went on to score 48 goals in 88 games over two successful seasons.
But, following the arrival of Robert Lewandowski from Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer, Mandzukic decided that his time in Munich has come to an end.
The 28-year-old indicated his desire to leave the club earlier this summer, telling Croatian newspaper Sportske Novosti before the World Cup:
'I met (Bayern chairman) Karl Heinz Rummenigge before the (German) cup final and told him I wanted to leave the club.
'I've had a fantastic time at Bayern. It's a great club and I never thought I'd want to leave, and especially not at this point in time.
'But, let's be honest, I cannot play to my strengths under Guardiola's style - no matter how hard I try.
'I realised that after the 1-0 defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final first leg and, that being the case, it's best for all parties that we go our separate ways.
'Guardiola is an outstanding coach and I wish him and everyone else at the club all the best in the future.
'Bayern and the club's fans will remain the best and most emotional chapter in my career.'
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