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Thembi Kgatlana: Banyana Banyana star signs for Atletico Madrid

Banyana Banyama international Thembi Kgatlana has changed clubs in Spain by signing for Atletico Madrid.

The 25-year-old, who impressed last season while turning out for SD Eibar, has now been unveiled as an Atletico player, with a contract that runs up to 2023.

“Thembi Kgatlana [May 2, 1995, South Africa] is a new Atletico Madrid player [with a contract] until 2023,” the club confirmed on their official website.

“The South African player, international for her country, arrives to reinforce the Rojiblanco attack.

“The 25-year-old South African is one of the most promising players of South African football, being named best African player in 2018.