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Griezmann not the only Top Gun at Atletico as Tom Cruise visits new stadium

Atletico Madrid have had some striking talent on their books down their years, and they can now count on the support of Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise.

The Top Gun and Mission Impossible actor is currently in the Spanish capital promoting his latest movie, The Mummy.

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He has taken in games at Atletico’s cross-city rivals Real in the past, as a close friend of former Blancos midfielder David Beckham.

Cruise has, however, taken the opportunity to have a look around the newly-constructed Wanda Metropolitano and is looking forward to returning for a competitive fixture at some stage in the future.

He said: “I can’t wait to come back. There’s nothing like watching a football match in Spain.”

Atletico will throw open the doors to their new home in time for the start of the 2017-18 campaign, having bid farewell to the iconic Vicente Calderon.

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There will be room for 68,000 spectators inside the venue, so Cruise should have no problem finding a seat.

Atletico will be hoping to give him plenty of reason to come back, as they seek to see off interest in star striker Antoine Griezmann and mount further challenges for La Liga and Champions League glory next season.

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