Atletico Madrid signed 23-year-old Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis on Wednesday for the reported 25m euros.

“Our club and Real Betis have brought an agreement to transfer midfielder … who will wear red and white for the next five seasons “ Atletico said in a statement.

Born in New Jersey, Cardoso Is American international, but it is the Brazilian origin and has an Italian passport, which allows him to be registered as the EU player.

Tuesday Atletico confirmed the arrival of a 24-year-old Argentine attacker on Tuesday Thiago Almada From the Brazilian side Botafogo.

Diego SimeoneAre lateral and brought to playmaker Alex Baena from Villarreal Earlier this summer and Matteo Ruggeri from Atalanta As they restore their composition after a disappointing campaign 2024-2025, they ended empty-handed.