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Juanfran ready to sign Atletico extension

Atletico Madrid defender Juanfran insists signing a new contract with the La Liga club is a formality.

The 33-year-old right-back returned from a hamstring injury to complete 90 minutes in Atletico's 2-0 Europa League win at Sporting CP on Thursday.

Juanfran joined Atletico from Osasuna in 2010 and his deal expires in June.

Although Sime Vrsaljko's arrival this season means a first-team place is no longer guaranteed, Juanfran is keen to remain with Diego Simeone's squad.

"I'm going to continue at Atletico," he said after the Sporting win.

"All that is missing is the signature, which is going to be done shortly.