Thomas Lemar joins Atletico Madrid

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Thomas Lemar was finally presented as an Atletico Madrid player on Monday with 52 million pounds (68 million US dollars) transfer fee going to AS Monaco. His signing is the most expensive in Atletico’s history.

Atletico Madrid's new French midfielder Thomas Lemar poses with his new jersey during his official presentation at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, July 30, 2018. /VCG Photo

The 22-year-old takes over No. 11 shirt previously worn by Argentine Angel Correa, who will wear No.10 in the new season.

In the conference, Lemar told the media that he’s very happy with the decision he made.

August 17, 2016: Thomas Lemar of Monaco during the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg match between Villarreal CF and AS Monaco at El Madrigal in Villarreal, Spain. /VCG Photo

The English side came to Lemar with some attractive offers, but he failed to move during the last summer transfer window and played three seasons (2015-2018) for Monaco. For 2016-17 season, he was the key part in helping Monaco win the title of Ligue 1.

Thomas Lemar of France poses with the Champions World Cup trophy after the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium, July 15, 2018, in Moscow, Russia. /VCG Photo

Lemar also attended the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia this summer, but had just one appearance for the French national team.