Atletico Madrid completed negotiations with Villarreal for midfielder Alex Baena. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano announced the agreement on social media. The Spanish club will pay 45 million euros as the base fee. Additional payments of 5 million euros depend on performance targets. Romano shared details about the summer transfer deal.
Administrative work continues before Baena joins his new team. Medical tests await the Spanish player after paperwork ends. Baena agreed to the move several weeks before clubs finalized terms. The midfielder becomes Atletico Madrid's third summer acquisition. Previous signings brought Requielmi Cardoso and Federico Rogeri to the Spanish capital.
Villarreal accepted the substantial offer for their attacking midfielder. Baena impressed many observers during recent seasons with his creative play. The 23-year-old Spanish international attracted interest from multiple European clubs. Atletico Madrid won the competition for his signature. The deal strengthens their midfield options for the upcoming campaign.
Administrative work continues before Baena joins his new team. Medical tests await the Spanish player after paperwork ends. Baena agreed to the move several weeks before clubs finalized terms. The midfielder becomes Atletico Madrid's third summer acquisition. Previous signings brought Requielmi Cardoso and Federico Rogeri to the Spanish capital.
Villarreal accepted the substantial offer for their attacking midfielder. Baena impressed many observers during recent seasons with his creative play. The 23-year-old Spanish international attracted interest from multiple European clubs. Atletico Madrid won the competition for his signature. The deal strengthens their midfield options for the upcoming campaign.
