Atletico Madrid Discusses transfer market business

Theo Hernandez is on the verge of a move from Atletico Madrid to Real Madrid, but Rojiblanco president Enrique Cerezo does not appear to hold any grudges against the player or against his capital rivals.

He explained that negotiations for the player, which should see Los Blancos pay two million euros more than his release clause of 24m euros, were open and honest.

"The signing of Theo Hernandez was very transparent and clean," he said on 'El Transistor' radio show.

Yet he admitted that he wasn't sure when it would officially go through.

"I'm not sure if Real Madrid have signed him yet," he said.

Among the other topics of discussion were Saul Niguez and Antoine Griezmann, who are both set to stay at the club.

"I never thought that Griezmann would leave Atletico Madrid," he said.

"As for Saul, all I can say is that he has a long-term contract.

"He is also a player who wants to play for Atletico."

When it came to talking about potential arrivals, Cerezo lamented how difficult the transfer ban has made life for Los Colchoneros, who cannot register players until January.