US EditionSounders transfer Obed Vargas to La Liga’s Atletico Madrid
- Atlético Madrid announced on Monday that it had signed Mexico midfielder Obed Vargas from Seattle Sounders FC with a contract through June 30, 2030, calling it a "childhood dream."
- Having faced Atleti at the 2025 Club World Cup, Vargas rejected offers from Club América and long prioritized Europe, aiming to join Atlético Madrid.
- Seattle records show that Vargas made 130 appearances with eight goals and 16 assists and helped win the 2022 CONCACAF Champions Cup and 2025 Leagues Cup.
- Vargas now departs Seattle Sounders after debuting in 2021, having earned three caps for Mexico senior national team and being in the picture for this summer's World Cup.
- On the final day of the European transfer window, Atlético Madrid signed Mexico midfielder Obed Vargas, with observers saying he must hit the ground running to earn a roster spot.
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The winter market was finished with a great final animator, the Atlético de Madrid, who registered in the last hours three footballers of one strike: Ademola Lookman, Obed Vargas and Rodrigo Mendoza. Mateu Alemany’s last minute work contrasted with the tranquility of many teams, which, except for a few exceptions, barely made the fax work.
Obed Vargas arrives at the Atlético de Madrid in what is the new Mexican signing with the Mattresses.The national team leaves the Seattle Sounders of the MLS to sign for four years with the Spanish club.Obed Vargas, who sounded to reach the MX League, has sealed a good future with the Atlético de Madrid, which signed it with a contract that expires on June 30, 2030.Obed Vargas passed the tests with Atlético de MadridObed Vargas passed the medica…
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