"Quique Sanchez Flores has moved quickly in the forthcoming January transfer window to sign the 25-year-old performer, who was presented at Atletico's Vicente Calderon Stadium on Thursday. Elias, who was encouraged by former Real Madrid duo and Brazil internationals Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos to make the switch, has already begun training with his new team-mates and could make his debut on Monday at home to Racing Santander."
