Atletico Madrid continues to boost its squad for next season, signing young American midfielder Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis.
The 23-year-old Cardoso arrived on a five-year contract, Atletico said Wednesday.
Cardoso was born in the United States but is of Brazilian descent and has an Italian passport, meaning he doesn't occupy a non-European Union slot in Diego Simeone's squad.
The holding midfielder played in Brazil until moving to Betis in the 2023-24 season, where he became an important player for Manuel Pellegrini's team.
Cardoso made his senior debut for the United States in a match against Wales in 2020. He has 22 caps, winning the CONCACAF Nations League in 2023 and 2024.