Argentine midfielder Battaglia joins Atletico Mineiro

Rio de Janeiro, April 5 : Former Argentina international midfielder Rodrigo Battaglia has joined Atletico Mineiro after parting ways with Mallorca, the Brazilian Serie A club said.

Battaglia, who will be tied to Atletico until December 2024, is the Belo Horizonte sides ninth new signing this year, a Xinhua report said.

"Im in good physical shape and Im now at the clubs disposal," Battaglia told reporters.The 31-year-old is particularly looking forward to taking part in the Copa Libertadores -- South Americas top club competition -- which begins this week.

Atletico will make their debut in this years tournament with a home clash against Paraguays Libertad on Thursday."The Copa Libertadores was an important factor in my decision to come here," the No.6 said."I hope we can have a good campaign and make our fans happy.

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