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Matteo MorettoJul 2, 2025, 08:44 AM ET
- Born and based successful Italy, Matteo Moretto is ESPN.com's shot transportation analogous covering each the large leagues successful Europe and beyond.
Atlético Madrid person completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Álex Baena successful a woody worthy astir around €50 cardinal ($58m), United States planetary Johnny Cardoso is acceptable to motion next, sources person told ESPN.
Baena, 23, has signed a five-year woody with Atlético until 2030 aft passing his aesculapian this morning.
Atlético had reached a fiscal statement with Villarreal successful the past fewer days for a interest of €50m which includes bonuses.
Baena joins Matteo Ruggeri from Atalanta successful moving to Atlético, with their 3rd signing of the summertime model acceptable to beryllium Johnny Cardoso of Real Betis. ESPN antecedently reported that a woody had been agreed for the American midfielder.
After completing these 3 signings, Atlético volition look to fortify their defence, with Tottenham Hotspur's skipper Cristian Romero their main target.
Atlético brag Diego Simeone is keen connected Romero and is pushing for his determination to Spain, but an statement betwixt the clubs is not close.
