By Andres Gonzalez and Pietro Lombardi MADRID (Reuters) -U.S.-based buyout fund Apollo Global Management is in talks with the lead shareholder of Atletico Madrid about a possible deal to invest in the Spanish top-flight side,

Argentinian midfielder Thiago Almada has signed with Atletico Madrid after transferring from Brazilian club Botafogo. The player’s contract with the Spanish team runs until the summer of 2030.

The red and whites have reached an agreement with Botafogo for the transfer of the Argentine international, who signs for five seasons.