Alessio Cerci has announced that he "cannot wait" to arrive for a medical as his move from Atletico Madrid to AC Milan takes shape.
The Italian winger is set to move to the Rossoneri as part of the loan deal for Fernando Torres, whose return to Atleti was confirmed by the Spanish club earlier on Monday after he had joined the Italian club from Chelsea on a permanent basis.
Cerci, who has struggled to make an impact since joining Atletico from Torino in the summer, took to Twitter and Facebook to announce his future plans with a return to Italy edging closer.
Cerci wrote: "I can't wait to be in Milan for a medical and to sign on...let's keep our fingers crossed and forza AC Milan!
"Many thanks to all of the Atletico Madrid fans for their support and for all of the moments shared together! I salute you and send a strong hug. Alessio."
Post by Alessio Cerci.
Cerci, who scored 13 goals for Torino in Serie A last season, is currently returning from a Christmas holiday spent in the Maldives. He is due in Milan in the next few days, although he will not be permitted to join his new teammates until the transfer window opens in Italy on Jan. 5.
Should the paperwork go through in time, Cerci could make his debut against Sassuolo one day later, although his first game in a Rossoneri shirt is more likely to come against his former club Torino on Jan. 10.