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Swansea City wrap up club record signing of Atletico striker Borja Baston

Swansea City have announced the club record signing of Atletico Madrid striker Borja Baston for £15.5million.

Baston has signed a four-year deal at the Liberty Stadium and will wear the No. 10 shirt for the Swans.

The 23-year-old scored 18 goals while on loan at Eibar last season, and the fee paid for him exceeds the previous record of £12m for Wilfried Bony.

Speaking about the fee, he told Swansea's official website: "There is pressure, but it is good pressure.

"I want to repay the transfer fee paid for me with good performances and results.

"It's difficult to set a target of goals, but my mantra is take it goal by goal. Hopefully I can score a lot."

He said his move to the Premier League was "the most important decision of my career, adding: "I am very happy to be here. I am eager to contribute to the success of the team."

Baston provides another addition to Swansea's attacking options after the arrival of World Cup winner Fernando Llorente.

The forward, who came through the ranks at Madrid, has also played on loan Murcia, Huesca, Deportivo La Coruna and Real Zaragoza and has been capped by Spain up to under-19 level.