Atletico sign Betis' Cardoso to continue rebuild
Atletico Madrid signed US midfielder Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis on Wednesday for a reported €25 million.
"Our club and Real Betis have reached a deal for the transfer of the midfielder... who will wear red and white for the next five seasons," Atletico said in a statement.
Born in New Jersey, the 23-year-old is a US international but is of Brazilian descent and has an Italian passport which allows him to be registered as an EU player.
On Tuesday, Atletico confirmed the arrival of 24-year-old Argentina attacker Thiago Almada from Brazilian side Botafogo.
Welcome, Johnny Cardoso! 🇺🇸🇧🇷
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) July 16, 2025
Agreement with @RealBetis for the transfer of the US international, who signs for five seasons with our club. pic.twitter.com/JHhzLVGlR0
Diego Simeone's side also brought in playmaker Alex Baena from Villarreal earlier this summer and Matteo Ruggeri from Atalanta as they rebuild their squad following a disappointing 2024-2025 campaign which they finished empty-handed.
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