Atletico Madrid sign Cata Diaz on two-year deal

Atletico Madrid have completed the €1 million signing of Getafe defender Cata Diaz.



The experienced Argentine has put pen to paper on a two-year contract at the Vicente Calderon, and seemingly ends the capital club's search for defensive reinforcements.

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Diaz, who has been capped 12 times by Argentina, joined the Azulones in a €4 million deal from Boca Juniors in 2007 and went on to make over 160 Liga appearances in a five-year spell.



He represents Atleti's third arrival of the summer, following the previous captures of Cristian Rodriguez and Emre.



Despite a disappointing start to the season under Gregorio Manzano, his successor Diego Simeone took over in December and lead the side to an impressive fifth place and a second Europa League title in three years.



Prior to joining Getafe, the centre-back had played for Rosario Central (Argentina), Cruz Azul (Mexico), Colón (Argentina) and Boca Juniors.