Clément Lenglet set to join Benfica after Atlético debacle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:18 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Clément Lenglet is poised to leave Atlético de Madrid for Benfica. Reports indicate the French center-back's move comes after two difficult seasons in LaLiga. Benfica president Rui Costa announced plans to sign a new defender, and sources confirm that Lenglet is the target. The transfer could be a free move as Atletico finds room in their budget to acquire a new player. The deal is anticipated to be finalized soon.
- •Lenglet had two challenging seasons at Atlético Madrid.
- •The defender is expected to join Benfica on a free transfer.
- •Benfica seeks to strengthen their defense ahead of the new season.
- •Lenglet signed a three-year deal with Atlético last summer.
- •His time at Atlético was marred by discipline and positional errors.
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Clément Lenglet to join Benfica as difficult Atlético tenure ends
"The French defender reportedly has found a new home.
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