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So, could Saul now be heading to Anfield? Atletico Madrid complete £30m capture of former Liverpool target Rodrigo De Paul as the LaLiga champions bolster their midfield to pave way for Spaniard's exit

Atletico Madrid have wrapped up the £30million signing of Rodrigo De Paul from Udinese - which could now pave the way for Saul Niguez to join Liverpool.

De Paul, 27, was a former target for Liverpool and Leeds but has now signed for the LaLiga champions on a five-year contract.

The midfielder's move comes just days after he helped Argentina win the Copa America and represents the first major piece of business from Atletico this summer.

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Atletico Madrid have confirmed they have signed Rodrigo De Paul in £30m deal from Udinese

The Argentine joins the LaLiga champions days after helping his country win Copa America

After Atletico confirmed his signing, De Paul said: 'I'm very happy, I'm going to join [the] champions and I'm conscious of the responsibility it carries,' De Paul stated hin his first official words as a player of the club.