Atlético Madrid served notice that they will not stand idly by whilst FC Barcelona take the Asobal title or Kiel all the European glory this year. Balić has been MVP in countless international tournaments (six, according to wiki) and is an Olympic and World champion with Croatia. He joins from RK Zagreb having previously spent time in Spain with Portland San Antonio. The official unveiling is tomorrow morning but the Athletico website has the news up now.

And as for why you should care: the video below (not mine I hasten to add) is a nice primer to this most dominant of players …