Atlético de Madrid just locked down Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand on a five-year contract running through June 30, 2031. The deal, worth a reported €40 million base fee with up to €5 million in performance-related add-ons, brings the former Sporting CP captain to La Liga as part of Diego Simeone’s squad refresh ahead of next season.
The deal itself
Hjulmand, 27, spent his recent seasons captaining Sporting CP in Portugal’s Primeira Liga. He completed medical tests and finalized the contract in early July 2026, giving Atlético a battle-tested midfielder for both La Liga and European competition.
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