Atlético de Madrid agrees to €40 million deal for Morten Hjulmand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:37 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Atlético de Madrid has reached an agreement with Sporting Clube de Portugal for midfielder Morten Hjulmand. The €40 million transfer includes potential bonuses of €5 million based on appearances and UEFA Champions League progression. Hjulmand, who signed a five-year contract, arrived in Madrid for a medical on Thursday, ahead of Atlético's preseason training camp starting Monday. He is expected to enhance Atlético's midfield options, providing a potential successor to long-serving captain Koke.
- •Hjulmand joins Atlético for €40 million plus €5 million in bonuses.
- •The midfielder signed a five-year contract lasting until 2031.
- •He previously played for Sporting, helping reach Champions League quarterfinals.
- •Hjulmand's style complements current midfielders Barrios and Cardoso.
- 2:37 PMYahoo Sports — Atlético positioned to complete €40 million Morten Hjulmand deal
"Hjulmand will be the summer’s third signing.
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