(FILES) In this file photo taken on August 19, 2020 Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele warms up before the UEFA Champions League semi-final football match between Lyon and Bayern Munich at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon. - Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele is leaving for Atletico Madrid on a paying loan of 1.5 million euros, the Olympique Lyonnais club announced on January 13, 2021. (Photo by Miguel A. Lopes / POOL / AFP)
The statement added that Dembele is presently self-isolating.
“Our squad underwent PCR tests on Wednesday as recommended by LaLiga, in addition to the first weekly antigen tests outlined in their protocol. The PCR test showed that Moussa Dembele is positive for COVID-19,” Atletico said in a statement.
“The Frenchman is isolating at home, in compliance with the health authorities’ guidelines and LaLiga protocols.”
Atleti face Celta Vigo at home next Monday as they look to build on their 10-point lead at the top of the table.
Dembele joined from Lyon last month on loan until the end of the season, with Atleti retaining an option to buy the former France Under-21 international for an initial fee of €33.5million. He has been on the bench three times in LaLiga but is yet to make an appearance under coach Diego Simeone.
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