Lenglet moves to Atlético Madrid on a free transfer – contract signed until 2028!

Lenglet moves to Atlético Madrid on a free transfer – contract signed until 2028!

Atlético Madrid have agreed on a three-year contract with Clément Lenglet until 2028. The French central defender is leaving FC Barcelona after playing for Atlético on loan last season. This move is free of charge and includes the immediate termination of his current contract with Barcelona, ​​which originally ran until 2026 Laola1 reported.

Lenglet, who is 29 years old and has played 16 international matches for the French national team, came to Barcelona from Sevilla FC in 2018 for 36 million euros. In his six years at Barcelona he played a total of 160 games and won the Spanish championship once. However, his success in Barcelona was marked by several loan spells, including spells at Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, before he finally returned to Atlético Madrid, where he was particularly impressive.

Loan transactions and returns

Last season, Lenglet played 34 competitive games for Atlético Madrid, scoring three goals. He showed that he was a valuable addition to the team's defense, which made Atlético's decision to sign him permanently easier. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the agreement to terminate the contract with Barcelona and the impending move to Atlético, as Yahoo Sports reported.

The signing of Lenglet represents a strategic gain for Atlético Madrid, especially given the upcoming challenges in the domestic league and in European competition. His experience and skill level could prove crucial to the team's success.

A look at the statistics

The current season promises to be exciting and Atlético Madrid fans can look forward to Clément Lenglet's performances. Football lovers can look forward to comprehensive coverage of upcoming match results and analysis, delivered daily on platforms such as Football Transfers be provided.