Soccer-Barcelona forward Depay expected to complete Atletico transfer after training under Simeone

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Quarter Final - Netherlands v Argentina - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 9, 2022 Netherlands' Memphis Depay reacts REUTERS/Molly Darlington

(Reuters) - Barcelona forward Memphis Depay appeared to be on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid as he was spotted wearing the club's colours while training under manager Diego Simeone on Thursday.

The 28-year-old Dutch international has been linked with a move to Atletico for the last few days, with several reports by the Spanish media suggesting that the deal was close to be done.