Atletico Madrid secures permanent transfer of defender Lenglet from Barcelona
In a significant move for the Spanish club, Atletico Madrid has secured the services of French defender Clément Lenglet on a permanent deal. The transfer, which was completed ahead of the upcoming Club World Cup, sees Lenglet join Diego Simeone's side after a successful loan spell last season.
Lenglet, who turned 29 this year, made 34 appearances for Atletico during the 2021-2022 season, contributing to their third-place finish in LaLiga. His impressive performances earned him a spot in France's Nations League semi-final squad against Spain.
The Frenchman's career with Atletico Madrid began on a loan basis, having spent the previous season at Tottenham. Before that, he spent the 2020-2021 season on loan at Aston Villa. Lenglet's impressive form at Atletico Madrid has now led to him making the move permanent.
Atletico Madrid will face Paris Saint-Germain on June 15 in the Club World Cup. The club will also take on Botofogo and Seattle Sounders in the tournament. Lenglet's addition to the squad is expected to bolster Atletico's defensive line, providing valuable experience and stability.
Throughout his career, Lenglet has scored 19 goals and provided 10 assists in competitive matches. He has represented multiple clubs, including Barcelona, where he won the 2018-19 LaLiga title, 2018-19 Spanish Super Cup, and 2020-21 Copa del Rey. Lenglet spent four seasons at Barcelona, making a total of 160 appearances for the club after joining in 2018.
Lenglet has also represented France, making 16 appearances for the national team. His career statistics, up to July 2025, are not fully detailed in the available data. However, it is likely that he has won trophies at club and international levels during his career.
Lenglet has signed a three-year contract with Atletico Madrid, committing himself to the club until 2026. With the Club World Cup on the horizon, Lenglet is set to make his permanent debut for Atletico Madrid, as they look to compete for silverware on the global stage.
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Lenglet's impressive performances last season in LaLiga, including his contributions to Atletico Madrid's third-place finish, earned him a spot in the Club World Cup squad and a permanent contract with the team. With European leagues like LaLiga and the forthcoming Club World Cup appearances, Lenglet will be defending for Atletico Madrid as they aim to compete for trophies on both the domestic and global stages.
