Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand has passed the medical examination and signs for five seasons with the red-and-white club, arriving from Sporting Lisbon. The transfer amounts to 40 million fixed plus five in variables.
Atlético de Madrid has finalised the signing of Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand, who arrives from Sporting Lisbon. The 27-year-old player passed the medical examination without issues this afternoon and will sign a contract until 2031. The deal has been closed at 40 million euros fixed plus another five in variables, according to club sources.
A top-level reinforcement for the midfield
Hjulmand becomes Atlético's third signing for the upcoming season, following the additions of Grimaldo and Kang-in Lee, the latter still pending official announcement. The Dane arrives after a brilliant season in Portugal, where he was indispensable for Rui Borges and surpassed 4,000 minutes of play. His role in Sporting's Champions League campaign was key, and the red-and-white club considers him a top-level reinforcement for the midfield.
Atlético had made an initial offer of 40 million that was rejected by Sporting, but negotiations progressed to reach an agreement that satisfies both parties. The player, who recently turned 27, makes the leap to LaLiga at a mature stage of his career. For Atlético fans, Hjulmand's arrival represents a boost in quality in a key position, just as the team prepares for the start of pre-season next week.
Departures and upcoming market movements
With Hjulmand's signing closed, Atlético's management is now focusing on departures. The priority is to transfer Alexander Sørloth to generate income and strengthen the attack. Almada and Ruggeri could also leave the club, according to internal sources. The transfer market remains open, and the club is looking to balance the squad after several signings.
The red-and-white team will begin pre-season next week, although without the players participating in the World Cup. Hjulmand will join training with the rest of the group, awaiting the official announcement of the signing by both clubs. Fans can closely follow the club's movements in the coming weeks as the squads are defined for the 2026-2027 season.
Hjulmand's signing elevates the level of the red-and-white midfield and generates expectations among the fans, who hope to see the Dane debut in the red-and-white shirt. The club, for its part, continues to work in the market to close new signings and offload players who are not part of Simeone's plans.
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