Spanish soccer membership Atlético Madrid introduced Tuesday an settlement with Brazilian outfit Botafogo to signal 2022 World Cup winner Thiago Almada.
“Our membership and the Brazilian facet have reached an settlement, pending affirmation as soon as the participant passes the required medical examination and indicators the contract,” the La Liga outfit posted on social media.
The 24-year-old Argentine spent the second half of final season on mortgage at Lyon, the place he scored two targets and laid on 5 assists in 20 appearances in all competitions for the French membership.
Almada has 10 caps for his nation, and was a part of their World Cup-winning squad in Qatar. He additionally represented Argentina within the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The proper-footed attacking midfielder got here by the ranks at native facet Vélez Sarsfield, the place he made his skilled debut in 2018 on the age of 17.
He joined MLS facet Atlanta in 2022, being voted finest rookie within the league after his first season.
Almada’s type earned him a transfer to Botafogo final summer season.
He made 26 appearances for the Rio de Janeiro-based membership, profitable the Brazilian league and Copa Libertadores, earlier than heading off on mortgage to Lyon in January.
In accordance with sports activities journalist Matteo Moretto, Atlético have bought an preliminary 50 p.c of Almada’s sporting rights for 21 million euros. Additional funds will observe for a complete switch worth exceeding 40 million euros.
– TIMES/AFP
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