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Atlético presents new signings Fred and Castaño in Belo Horizonte

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Atlético presents new signings Fred and Castaño in Belo Horizonte

Summary

Atlético unveiled new signings Fred and Kevin Castaño on August 19 at Arena MRV. Fred, a former Galo academy player, returns to Brazil after 13 years in Europe, expressing a lifelong dream to represent Atlético. He aims to support younger teammates with his vast experience. Castaño, on loan from River Plate, is coming off a debut in a win against Grêmio, where he showcased his defensive skills. Both players are expected to contribute significantly for the remainder of the season.

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Key Details

•Fred returns to Atlético after 13 years in European football.
•Castaño is on loan from River Plate and recently debuted.
•Fred expresses a dream fulfilled by joining the club he supported as a child.
•Both players were introduced by Atlético's Vice President of Football.
•Fred aims to mentor younger players with his experience.

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7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Fred and Castaño unveiled by Atlético

What they're saying

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Atlético officially presented its two new signings for the rest of the season this Wednesday (19) in the press room at Arena MRV: midfielders Fred and Kevin Castaño. The players were introduced by A...
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