Cardoso, the '5' Simeone is waiting for at Atleti?
Following the Conference League final, Atlético de Madrid has intensified negotiations to acquire the services of Johnny Cardoso. It seems that this summer, Simeone could see his desire fulfilled to have a pure ‘5’ in the squad.
The player, it seems, has already reached a verbal agreement with the rojiblanco club for his incorporation into the Metropolitano. The next step is for Atlético to reach an agreement with Real Betis Balompié. It is rumored that the agreement between Cardoso and Atleti would extend until 2030.
The 23-year-old American midfielder has a contract with the verdiblanco team until 2030 and a release clause of 80 million euros. However, the final transfer price could range between 25 and 30 million euros. Tottenham is also interested in the player.
Unlike other targets, Atlético is in no hurry to close the signing, as Cardoso will play in the Gold Cup with the United States national team, preventing him from participating in the Club World Cup. The arrival of Johnny Cardoso would mean a milestone, as he would be the first American player to wear the rojiblanca shirt, expanding the list of nationalities represented at the Metropolitano.
