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2 clusters · 13 sources · 17 days · First seen 19 days ago · Last updated 3 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

Atletico Madrid squad overhaul 2026

Entities: Diego Simeone · Morten Hjulmand · Julio Díaz · Thiago Almada · Atlético Madrid

Overview

In early July 2026, Atletico Madrid announced the signing of Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand on a five‑year contract. By late July, club manager Diego Simeone revealed a broader roster rebuild ahead of the 2026‑27 season. Five players – Thiago Almada, Alexander Sorloth, Matteo Ruggeri, Thomas Lemar and José María Giménez – were slated to leave as the club aimed to reduce its wage bill after a €90 million summer spending spree. New arrivals included goalkeeper Alejandro Grimaldo, forward Kang‑in Lee and Hjulmand, who was set to debut in a closed‑door preseason match against Getafe. The revised lineup also featured veterans Koke, Cardoso and others, signalling a new direction for the team.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] Morten Hjulmand made his debut for Atletico in a preseason match against Getafe. (article 4 and 6)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Atletico Madrid is targeting the sale of five players: Thiago Almada, Alexander Sorloth, Matteo Ruggeri, Thomas Lemar and José María Giménez. (article 1)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Atletico Madrid spent close to €90 million on summer signings. (article 1)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Morten Hjulmand signed for €40 million, making him Atletico's most expensive signing of the season. (article 4)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Julio Díaz transferred to Sevilla for €1.5 million for 50 % of his rights, with Atletico retaining a €2 million buy‑back option for two seasons. (article 5)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Julio Díaz signed a contract with Sevilla until 2030. (article 5)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Atletico Madrid tested a new lineup in a closed‑door preseason match against Getafe, featuring Oblak; Domínguez, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri; Koke, Hjulmand; Carlos Martín, Mendoza, Lookman; Cubo. (article 6)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Atletico Madrid will play its first official preseason friendly against Manchester United later in the season. (article 6)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Atletico Madrid plans to generate revenue and reduce its wage bill by transferring Thiago Almada, Alexander Sorloth, Matteo Ruggeri, Thomas Lemar and José María Giménez. (article)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Atletico Madrid spent close to €90 million on summer signings this season. (article)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Morten Hjulmand was signed by Atletico Madrid for a fee of €40 million, making him the club's most expensive signing of the season. (article)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Morten Hjulmand will make his debut for Atletico Madrid in a preseason match against Getafe. (article)

Timeline

3 days ago

[SPORTS] 13 sources
Atletico Madrid overhauls squad: exits, Hjulmand debut and lineup
Atletico Madrid aims to cut costs by offloading five players, signs midfielder Morten Hjulmand for €40 m, sees his debut vs Getafe, and Sevilla buys 50 % of Julio Díaz with a buy‑back clause.
19 days ago

[SPORTS] 25 sources
Morten Hjulmand joins Atletico Madrid on five‑year deal
Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand has signed a five‑year contract with Atletico Madrid, moving from Sporting CP for about €40‑45 million, with the deal running to June 2031.

Sources

atlantico.net · clubdeportivotenerife.es · fichajes.net · ilmilanista.it · indonesiaexpat.biz · makronom.mandiner.hu · mundoDeportivo.com · mundodeportivo.com · ndmais.com.br · videos.marca.com · voetbalnieuws.nl · xeudeportes.mx · z1portal.com.br