Transfer Market Deal almost done, say La Gazzetta dello Sport

After passing his medical, Sassuolo defender Sime Vrsaljko will soon sign for Atletico Madrid this summer, adding competition at right-back.

During his two years in Italy, the 24-year-old has enhanced his reputation, while earning 19 caps his country.

It is a move that has been rumoured for a while, and according to Gazzetta Dello Sport, the Croat is set to become Los Rojiblancos' second major summer signing after Benfica's Nico Gaitan.

Once the deal to take Vrsaljko to the Estadio Vicente Calderon is confirmed, Diego Simeone's defensive options will be strengthened despite being impressive already, having conceded just 18 goals in La Liga last season.

On Tuesday, Vrsaljko came up against his main rival in the Atleti side, Juanfran, when Croatia shocked Spain with a 2-1 victory to top Group D at Euro 2016.

It is a result that will make La Roja's route to defending their crown for a second time much tougher, but enhances Croatia's chances of progressing far.