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Atletico Madrid Sign Alex Baena From Villarreal in €50 Million Deal

The 23-year-old Olympic gold medalist leaves Villarreal for the capital side on a five-year contract.

Soccer Football - Nations League - Final - Portugal v Spain - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - June 8, 2025 Spain's Alex Baena scores a penalty during the penalty shootout REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
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Overview

  • Baena has represented Spain at every youth level and scored on his senior debut in 2023.
  • He was part of Spain’s Euro 2024–winning squad and scored in the Paris Olympic final to help secure gold.
  • Baena spent the 2021–22 season on loan at Girona, where he played a key role in their promotion to LaLiga.
  • He rose through Villarreal’s academy before becoming a first-team regular over the last three seasons.
  • His performances earned him a place on LaLiga’s Team of the Season for 2024–25.