Atlético de Madrid and Wang Jianlin have for some time been discussing the incorporation of the Chinese multimillionaire into the club. The operation has been conducted with absolute discretion, and no specific details have yet leaked out, but the one certain thing is that the agreement whereby Jianlin will put capital into the club is now sealed, and is regarded as an essential factor in the future development of the club.

The organisation's plan was to announce it as soon as possible, but for that to happen a global process will have to be completed. This comprises both the recently completed capital expansion as well as what will take place over the next few months.

Jianlin is the owner of one of the biggest companies in the world., but this deal is not a question of selling the club (as is the case with Valencia and Peter Lim, who incidentally was also interested in owning Atlético through certain loans that he granted), but according to inside sources, strengthening it.

Although he may not be the club's new owner, it is clear that he will take part in its management - it remains to be seen whether directly or through trusted men on the Board of Directors - because there is no way he is going to put capital in without having a say in what is done with it. He will thus contribute to the growth of the club and the reduction of its debts.