Motta to Atletico Madrid

[Boab 73]

Atletico Madrid have signed Brazilian midfielder Thiago Motta from Barcelona. He's Ronaldinho's best mate at the Nou Camp btw.

Atletico Madrid signed midfielder Thiago Motta from FC Barcelona to a one-year contract on Friday.

The 25-year-old Brazilian, whose transfer depends on a routine medical, will be presented by Atletico on Monday.

Motta, who has represented his national team twice, spent nine years at Barcelona, scoring six goals in 96 league games. On his most recent appearance on Wednesday, he scored in the team's 5-0 win over Inter Milan in a friendly.

Motta's arrival continues Atletico's rebuilding since last season. The club has made nine signings, including Jose Antonio Reyes from Arsenal, Simao Sabrosa from Benfica and Uruguay striker Diego Forlan from Villarreal.

Atletico's French midfielder Peter Luccin was expected to join Zaragoza later Friday to make way for Motta.

[Davy 68]

A good player. I heard Man City were interested.

[papaguy51 912]

Barca beat Inter 5-0?