Atletico Complete Signing of Denmark Midfielder Hjulmand From Sporting
The Denmark midfielder joins as Atletico’s second summer signing, with media reports valuing the transfer at up to £45 million including add-ons.
- Atletico Madrid signed Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting Lisbon on a five-year contract, the La Liga club announced on Saturday.
- Hjulmand captained Sporting to back-to-back Portuguese league titles in 2023-24 and 2024-25, earning recognition for his ball-winning ability and physical presence.
- Media reports value the transfer at up to €40 million plus €5 million in add-ons, with the 27-year-old signed through 2031.
- Spanish left wing-back Alejandro Grimaldo joined from Bayer Leverkusen last month, making Hjulmand the second summer signing for Atletico.
- Atletico hosts newly promoted Malaga at the Metropolitano on August 16, when the 2026-27 LaLiga season officially kicks off.
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Spanish football club Atletico Madrid is adding Danish international midfielder Morten Hjulmand, who previously played for Sporting Lisbon.
Madrid, Jul 11 (EFE).- Morten Hjulmand, a Danish international midfielder signed by Atlético de Madrid until 2031, explained this Saturday that he contributes “balance” to the team in the middle of the center, between the lines of defense and attack; he said that coming to a “very big club” is “a dream come true” and considered “an honor” to be part of it. “I think I bring balance to a team. I try to balance the lines of defense and attack. I am…
Atlético Madrid formalized the arrival of Morten Hjulmand, a Danish midfielder, from Sporting Portugal for €40 million.
Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid have announced the signing of midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting Lisbon.
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