USA midfielder Johnny Cardoso joins Atlético Madrid

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Jul 16, 2025, 10:09 AM ET

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United States national team midfielder Johnny Cardoso has completed a transfer to Atlético Madrid from Real Betis.

Sources had told ESPN that Cardoso was a top target for Diego Simeone, who was keen to boost his defensive midfield options.

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Tottenham Hotspur obtained a priority option to sign the USMNT international as part of the deal that sent Giovani Lo Celso to Betis in 2024, but he will remain in LaLiga after a year-and-half spell at Betis.

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