[Pat Murphy]

Atletico Madrid Sign Ujfalusi

Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Fiorentina defender Tomas Ujfalusi on a Bosman transfer.

The Czech Republic international had been strongly expected to sign for Atletico after revealing a few days ago that he was leaving Italy to move to Spain.

The 30-year-old has now officially signed a three year-contract with the Rojiblancos until 2011.

Ujfalusi joined Fiorentina from Hamburg in 2004, following that summer’s European Championships in Portugal. The 30-year-old had four excellent seasons at the Stadio Franchi, where he was one of the squad’s most influential players.

He made 149 appearances for the Viola, and yesterday the club issued a message of thanks for the service he gave.

“Sunday was Ujfalusi’s last game in a Fiorentina shirt and the club would like to remember the valuable contribution that this extraordinary player and great man has made over these four years,” a statement read.

“We have experienced some great times with him in the side and some times that we will never forget. On the day that he officially leaves, Fiorentina would like to demonstrate their gratitude to Ufo and wish him all the very best for his future.”

With his club future now sorted, Ujfalusi will turn his attention to preparing for Euro 2008 with the Czech Republic.

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