River Plate midfielder Matías Kranevitter is thrilled at the prospect of moving to Atlético de Madrid.

"I know the two clubs are working on agreeing a deal to ensure that my move to Atlético goes as smoothly as possible. I'm calmly waiting. I'm sure the final outcome will suit River, Atlético and me", said the Argentinian youngster.

"It'd be a great step in my career. I've won a lot here, but joining Atlético would be a big move", the anchorman went on.

On the possibility of playing under his fellow countryman, Diego Simeone, he said that "Cholo is achieving some great things. He's a winning coach. Any player would like to play under him".

He also commented on the possibility of facing Barcelona's Leo Messi at the Club World Cup in December, before moving to Atlético de Madrid. "It'd be great to mark him and also to have him as a teammate. Better to play with him than against him".