Alex Baena's transfer is a known outcome of negotiations between Atletico and Villarreal

Atletico Madrid are close to signing midfielder Alex Baena.

Madrid have reached an agreement in principle with Villarreal for the transfer of the 23-year-old winger, El Chiringuito reports. The deal will cost the "matratsniks" 55 million euros. It is noted that Saudi Arabian clubs are still interested in signing the player, but he intends to stay in Spain.

It should be noted that in the current La Liga season, Alex Baena has played 30 games, scored 6 goals and made 9 assists.