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Clément Lenglet joins Benfica on loan from Atlético Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 1:15 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Clément Lenglet joins Benfica on loan from Atlético Madrid

Summary

SL Benfica has officially announced the loan signing of Clément Lenglet from Atlético Madrid. The deal lasts until the end of the 2026-27 season and includes a mandatory buy-out clause extending through 2029. Lenglet, 30, made 24 appearances with Atlético last season but was not part of Diego Simeone’s plans moving forward. He arrives in Lisbon to replace Nicolás Otamendi, who recently transferred to Boca Juniors. This represents a continued shift in Benfica's defensive lineup as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•Lenglet's loan deal includes a mandatory buy-out clause.
•He made 24 appearances for Atlético Madrid last season.
•Benfica needed to fill the void left by Nicolás Otamendi.
•Lenglet has extensive experience, including 60 Champions League appearances.
•The transfer solidifies Benfica's defensive strategy for the next seasons.

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1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Official I Atlético Madrid’s Clément Lenglet loaned to Benfica with a mandatory buy-out clause

What they're saying

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SL Benfica have officially announced the signing of Atlético Madrid’s Clément Lenglet (30). The deal takes the form of a loan until the end of the 2026-27 season, followed by a mandatory extension...
— Yahoo Sports

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