Atlético Moving Forward: A Look at the Club's Latest Summer Signings

During the 2025 summer transfer window, Atlético Madrid has reinforced its squad with a series of key new arrivals:

🎯 Key New Players

• Clément Lenglet (from Barcelona, free transfer, contract until 2028) – experienced centre-back signed on June 9, 2025.
• Juan Musso (from Atalanta, approx. €3m, contract until 2028) – the new main goalkeeper signed on June 10.
• Matteo Ruggeri (from Atalanta, €17m, contract until 2030) – young left-back signed on July 1.
• Álex Baena (from Villarreal, €42m, contract until 2030) – attacking midfielder/winger signed on July 2.
• Johnny Cardoso (from Real Betis, €30m, contract until 2030) – defensive midfielder, the first American in Atlético's history, signed on July 16.
• Thiago Almeida (from Botafogo, €21m, contract until 2030) – young Brazilian attacking midfielder signed on July 17.
• Marc Pubill (from Almería, €16m, contract until 2030) – tall, pacey right-back signed on July 23.
• David Hancko (from Feyenoord, around €30m, contract until 2030) – solid centre-back signed most recently after a collapsed move to Saudi Arabia.

🚀 Importance and Strategy

These signings align with the club's strategy of rejuvenating the squad while maintaining a balance between experience and potential. Simeone is looking for versatility and physical readiness: Ruggeri and Pubill strengthen the flanks, Lenglet and Hancko add stability at the back, and Cardoso and Almeida broaden the creative options in midfield.

Atlético is continuing its development with a clear goal – strong European performances and competing for the La Liga title.

📅 Start of the 2025/26 Season

With these new faces, the club is heading into the new season with physical power and tactical flexibility ready for any challenge.