Trio for 100 million: Baena, Cardoso & Ruggeri on the go to Atlético

Villarreal professional announces goodbye

Atlético Madrid’s transfer editions are likely to skyrocket. Left -wing Álex Baena (23) from FC Villarreal, the defensive midfielder Johnny Cardoso (23) by Real Betis Sevilla and the left outer outer train player Matteo Ruggeri (22) from Atalanta are reportedly on the way to the Rojiblancos. The Spaniard Baena already said goodbye to the followers of his still club.

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	Á. Baena
	Left
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“You have to make decisions in football. Today I have to make one, and you will certainly not understand it. As I have already said, I would be the first to proclaim it, even if some have been preliminary me before I gave me yes. The decision was with me. It is not an official saying, I promised that I would be the first to announce it, and I will now promise you to come back.” wrote the right foot on its social channels.

According to Fabrizio Romano and the “Marca”, Atlético and Villarreal have agreed on a transfer fee of 45 million euros plus 5 million euros in bonuses for Baena, whose market value was increased from 50 million euros at the past Laliga update. In this way, he-when the deal is completed-joins the top 10 of the most expensive summer transfers so far. In the past season, 17 goal participations in 33 games reach the right foot. His exit clause should actually be 55 million euros.

In addition, Atlético could shortly present the American Cardoso as a new addition. The right foot rose from EUR 20 million to EUR 25 million market value, according to reportedly it amounts to a transfer package of over 30 million euros. Cardoso came to 46 missions, four goals and one template in 2024/25.

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	Johnny Cardoso
	Defensive midfield
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Furthermore, according to the cancellation of Milans Theo Hernández (27), the Italian Ruggeri will come to the Colchoneros, 20 million euros including bonuses are due for his obligation. The left foot, which can be used in several positions, was recently devalued from 20 million to EUR 16 million, 38 games and three assists (no goal) can be demonstrated this season.

For the trio Baena, Cardoso and Ruggeri, Atlético has to take a total of around 100 million euros in hand. With 188 million euros, the Spanish club had significantly exceeded this brand last year – 2023/24 flowed “only” 56.5 million euros into newcomers. Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Chelsea have come to expenditure in the three -digit million range this summer.

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	M. Ruggeri
	Left midfield
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