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Ligue 1 outfit Monaco have this afternoon confirmed the loan signing of Atletico Madrid outcast Gelson Martins.

Atletico struggles

Martins, a 23-year-old winger, had been plying his trade with La Liga giants Atletico since last summer.

The Portuguese international impressed during the early years of his career with Sporting CP, with his pace, flair and eye for goal having eventually seen Atletico snap Martins up as a free agent after the termination of his Sporting contract.

However, to this point, the versatile wide-man majorly struggled for game-time at the Wanda Metropolitano.

All told, Martins managed 8 La Liga appearances this season, just 1 of which came as a start.