Atlético de Madrid confirm Saúl Ñíguez loan to Sevilla

Atlético de Madrid have confirmed that Saúl Ñíguez will join Sevilla on a season-long loan.

The midfielder made 49 appearances in all competitions for Diego Simeone’s side last season but is no longer in his plans.

Saúl, whose Atleti contract runs for another three years, is now set to move to Seville for the forthcoming LaLiga campaign.

In total the former Spain international has featured 427 times for the Colchoneros, contributing 48 goals in that time.