Overview

• Barcelona will not receive any transfer compensation and avoids a remaining €16 million gross salary commitment.
• During his season-long loan at Atlético, Lenglet appeared in 34 matches, scored three goals, provided two assists and earned a recall to France’s national team.
• Diego Simeone was convinced by his defensive consistency and requested Atlético to secure him on a permanent basis.
• The 29-year-old initially joined Barcelona in 2018 from Sevilla and spent subsequent loan spells at Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.
• His three-year contract with Atlético de Madrid runs through 2028, positioning him as a cornerstone of Simeone’s defense.