The 26 year old told Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri a month ago that he wanted to leave. He has failed to settle at Stamford Bridge and has struggled for form, scoring just 16 league goals in 47 Premier League appearances.
Speaking about his move in Spain, the former Real Madrid and Juventus striker hinted that he was already looking ahead to life outside London.
"The past is the past, and it cannot be changed, and I'm very proud of it,"
"I am looking forward to everything being completed so I can start training with my team-mates.
"I began my career at Atletico and the people who know where I come from and know my history know what this means for me."
The Spanish international was signed from Real Madrid for £60m in 2017. After hitting the ground running with a flurry of goals in his first three months in England, he suffered a dip in form after a hamstring injury and has subsequently suffered from a crisis of confidence.
Following the signing of Gonzalo Higuain on loan from Juventus last week, it was widely expected that he would leave West London to Madrid.
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