Cardoso: Colchonero Target
Johnny Cardoso, the talented American midfielder, is emerging as the main candidate to strengthen Atlético de Madrid’s midfield next season. Following a Conference League final in which Betis fell to Chelsea, the Colchonero club is preparing to intensify negotiations for this player, who they have been closely following for months.
At the Metropolitano, there is consensus that Cardoso, with his youth, potential, and price, fits perfectly into the Rojiblanco scheme. Although Betis does not want to easily part with its young star, Atlético is willing to make an effort to finalize his arrival.
It is estimated that the Andalusian club will seek to obtain around 25 million euros for the transfer of Cardoso, who is also an international with the United States.
The player, for his part, sees the possibility of joining Atlético very favorably, which would allow him to play in the Champions League and have the opportunity to participate in the Club World Cup.
Despite his gratitude to Betis, the prospect of joining the Colchonero project is very attractive to Cardoso. In addition, Betis has shown interest in Rodrigo Riquelme, from Atlético’s youth academy. Although they already tried to loan him in the past, his name is back on the table. Atlético has made the decision that Riquelme will leave, either transferred or as part of an operation, with Villarreal being one of the teams with the most possibilities to acquire his services.
