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Swansea City wrap up club record signing of Atletico striker Borja Baston

Swansea City have announced the club record signing of Atletico Madrid striker Borja Baston for £15.5million.

Baston has signed a four-year deal at the Liberty Stadium and will wear the No. 10 shirt for the Swans.

The 23-year-old scored 18 goals while on loan at Eibar last season, and the fee paid for him exceeds the previous record of £12m for Wilfried Bony.

u270dufe0f #Swans complete club-record signing of Borja Baston from @Atleti for £15.5m #HolaBorja

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Speaking about the fee, he told Swansea's official website: "There is pressure, but it is good pressure.