US EditionAtletico Madrid Signs Cardoso
COMMUNITY OF MADRID, SPAIN, JUL 16 – Atlético Madrid signed 23-year-old US midfielder Johnny Cardoso on a five-year deal to strengthen their midfield after finishing third in La Liga last season.
- On July 16, 2025, Atletico Madrid announced the signing of 23-year-old American player Johnny Cardoso, who joined the club from Real Betis on a contract lasting five years.
- Cardoso, who is American-born with Brazilian heritage and holds an Italian passport, transferred from Brazil to join Betis during the 2023-24 campaign and made his debut for the United States national team in 2020.
- Under Diego Simeone’s management, Atletico concluded the previous LaLiga campaign in third place, trailing only Barcelona and Real Madrid, and have recently enhanced their roster by acquiring Thiago Almada, Álex Baena, and Matteo Ruggeri.
- Cardoso has earned 22 international appearances, helped secure the CONCACAF Nations League titles in both 2023 and 2024, but had to pull out of the 2025 roster after suffering a muscle injury in March.
- Atletico acquired Cardoso to strengthen their defensive midfield as they prepare for the new season, continuing their squad reinforcement under Simeone.
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MADRID — Atletico Madrid signed young American midfielder Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis.
Johnny Cardoso is one of the signings with Thiago Almada of the Atlético de Madrid for the 2025-2026 season
Atletico Madrid sign midfielder Cardoso from Betis
American midfielder Johnny Cardoso will join Atletico Madrid from Real Betis, both LaLiga clubs confirmed on Wednesday.The 23-year-old has signed a contract until 2030 with Diego Simeone's side after a successful spell at the Seville-based club.Cardoso played a key role in helping Betis reach the final
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