Simeone played big part in my move – Gameiro

Kevin Gameiro revealed that communication with coach Diego Simeone proved to be a big factor in his move to Atletico Madrid and vowed to "give everything" during his official unveiling. Atletico confirmed last weekend they had agreed a deal with Sevilla for the 29-year-old France striker, who – according to reports in Spain – is set to cost the capital club an initial €32 million. Late Sunday, the former Paris St Germain forward, who has signed a reported four-year deal, took to the Vicente Calderon pitch as he was presented in front of the La Liga club's delighted fans wearing the Atletico Madrid colours. Gameiro said: "I am very happy to get to a giant club like this. I talked by messages and phone to (Atletico coach Diego) Simeone. "He told me he liked my way of playing and that we will have a great season. "(Atletico forward Antoine) Griezmann is a fantastic French player as well and I hope to score many goals together." Gameiro began his career at Ligue I club Strasbourg and went on to enjoy a three-year spell at Lorient, scoring 56 goals in 120 appearances and earning a France debut, before making the move to Paris SG in 2011. Three seasons later he made the switch to La...

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