Overview
- Atletico Madrid completed the signing of 23-year-old Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis on a five-year contract, the club announced on July 16, 2025.
- He holds US citizenship, Brazilian heritage and an Italian passport, ensuring he does not occupy a non-EU slot on the roster.
- Cardoso has earned 22 senior caps for the United States since his 2020 debut and won consecutive CONCACAF Nations League titles in 2023 and 2024.
- The midfielder’s arrival follows earlier summer additions Álex Baena, Matteo Ruggeri and Thiago Almada as Simeone reshapes his squad.
- These signings aim to bolster depth after Atletico’s third-place LaLiga finish and group-stage elimination at the Club World Cup.