Atlético Madrid signs Morten Hjulmand from Sporting for €40m

Published Jul 13, 11:37 AM UTC

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Atlético Madrid has completed the signing of Danish defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting Portugal for a reported fee of €40 million, according to Marca. The 27-year-old right-footer has signed a contract until June 30, 2031. Atlético's statement praised Hjulmand for his physical strength, ball recovery ability, game reading, anticipation, and distribution skills. Hjulmand joined Sporting in 2023 and played 45 matches last season, including 10 in the Champions League. He previously played for Lecce in Italy (2021-2023) and Admira Wacker in Austria (2018-2021), and was trained at Copenhagen in Denmark. Atlético finished fourth in La Liga last season behind Villarreal, Real Madrid, and Barcelona.

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Atlético de Madrid has finalized the transfer of Morten Hjulmand, as announced late this Saturday morning. The 27-year-old defensive midfielder departs Sporting Portugal and has signed with the Spanish club until June 30, 2031. According to the Madrid daily Marca, the deal is valued at €40 million.

In its official statement, Atlético welcomed the right-footed player, highlighting that he "stands out for his physical strength, his ability to recover the ball and his reading of the game." The club—which finished fourth in La Liga last season behind Villarreal, Real Madrid, and Barcelona—also noted Hjulmand's strong sense of "anticipation" and skill in "ball distribution."

Career Background

2023: Arrived in Lisbon to join Sporting Portugal
Last season: Played 45 matches, including 10 in the Champions League
2021–2023: Played for Lecce in Italy
2018–2021: Played for Austrian club Admira Wacker
Youth career: Trained in Denmark at Copenhagen

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Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footWestern

Original headline: Mercato : l'Atlético de Madrid recrute le milieu danois Morten Hjulmand en provenance du Sporting Portugal

Original language: FR-FR

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