Atletico Madrid terminates ex-Torino’s sharp shooter contract

Atletico Madrid has confirmed Alessio Cerci has been released, after he agreed to terminate his contract.

The 29-year-old joined Atletico in 2014 from Torino for a reported €16 million.

Cerci returned to Italy on an 18-month loan deal with AC Milan in January 2015 and was then allowed to spend the second half of last season with Genoa.

“This Friday, June 30th, Alessio Cerci and our club have reached an agreement of contract termination, a contract that united the two [parties] from September 1st, 2014.

“The Italian arrived at the Atletico de Madrid from the Torino after a transfer agreement reached by the clubs in the summer of 2014.

“Our club would like to wish the best to Alessio Cerci in his next professional stage,” an Atletico statement read.