According to reports in Italy and Spain, Tiago Mendes is very close to ending his Juventus nightmare, and signing for Atletico Madrid.

Tiago only signed for the Bianconeri last year for €13m, however he has been a huge flop in Turin, making just 10 Serie A starts, and becoming synonymous with the much-maligned sporting director Alessio Secco.

Juve have been trying to find a buyer for Tiago for several months now, and Atletico Madrid wanted to sign the midfielder in January, only to be put off by his asking price.

The Spaniards have now resurrected their interest, and according to reports in Italy and Spain, they are very close to agreeing a transfer fee for the player.

Juve are asking for €12m, while Atletico are prepared to pay €11m. With just €1m separating the two sides, and with Tiago having already given his consent too, it now seems only a matter of time until the Portuguese international joins Atletico.

Tiago, who has won 37 caps for his county, has also previously played for Braga, Benfica and Chelsea, winning league championships in England and France

Ref From Gianni Wilson - goal.com

According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus would like to sell midfield flop Tiago Mendes to Monaco, however the player is holding out for a move to Atletico Madrid.

Tiago only signed for Juve last summer for €13m, however he has been a huge disappointment in Turin, making just 10 Serie A starts, and scoring no goals.

The Bianconeri tried to sell the 27-year-old during the January transfer window, and even set-up a deal with Tottenham Hotspur, however the player rejected the move at the last minute.

The Portuguese midfielder was holding out for a move to Atletico Madrid, but they were not willing to meet Juve’s asking price and so Tiago struggled on at the Stadio Olimpico until then end of the season.

The former Chelsea man has been with the Old Lady in their summer training camp at Pinzolo and even played in the friendly against Piacenza earlier this week.

However, it is no secret that Juve are desperate to offload Tiago, and they are said to be in negotiations with Monaco, the French club said to be willing to pay around €7.5m.

Tiago though has no intention of signing for the Monte Carlo-based outfit, and is still holding out for a dream move to Atletico Madrid, hoping that eventually Juve will lower their asking price to satisfy the Spaniards.

Ref From Gianni Wilson - goal.com