Overview
- Atlético Madrid and the Seattle Sounders confirmed the transfer, with Vargas under contract until June 30, 2030.
- Financial terms were not disclosed, with reports ranging from roughly $3 million to about €8 million and Seattle retaining a sell-on percentage.
- Sounder at Heart reported a fee near $3 million with a 20% sell-on clause, while Spanish outlets cited higher figures.
- Multiple reports indicate Atlético plan immediate first-team integration for Vargas despite earlier loan speculation.
- The move came in the final hours of the window as Atlético also completed deals for Rodrigo Mendoza and Ademola Lookman.