Caminero: I hope it's a see you soon LaLiga - Atletico Madrid Agreed deal to become Malaga's Director of Football

Malaga have announced that Jose Luis Perez Caminero has officially joined the club as their new Director of Football, although he's made clear he hopes it's a see you soon rather than a goodbye to Atletico Madrid.

After working with Los Colchoneros for seven years, he has signed with Malaga for a period of three years and will be entrusted with recruitment matters.

"This is my home and I'm sure we'll see each other again soon," he explained to Atletico's social media channels.

"I am Atleti through and through and will continue to enjoy every match and suffer with you.

"I'm convinced that this group will continue to give joy to supporters."

In his role with Los Rojiblancos, Caminero was involved with the recruitment of several of the team's current stars, and has been able to enjoy their success.

"It's been an incredible seven years," he admitted.

"I had an impressive time as a player, but these years have been enjoyable in a different way.

"We've managed to create a very competitive group with people who have given everything to the project, I must thank all of those people."

His work has come at a time when Diego Simeone has arrived and turned Atleti into one of the true powerhouses of European football.

They may not be able to compete in financial terms with their fiercest rivals, but their recruitment system has enabled the Argentine to mould a team capable of winning LaLiga and reaching two Champions League finals.

"The titles have been very important, I'm proud to have contributed to the joy that thousands have felt," he confirmed.

"The LaLiga title was important, the European tournaments too, but I would also like to highlight the sporting stability that has arrived.

"We've qualified consistently for the Champions League in the last six seasons and this has helped our growth."