Lenglet Joins Atlético Madrid | Barcelona Transfer News
- Clément Lenglet,the French defender,has officially signed with Atlético Madrid after reaching an agreement to end his contract with Barcelona.
- The 29-year-old Lenglet, who spent the previous season on loan with Diego Simeone's squad, inked a three-year deal.
- Lenglet initially joined Barcelona from Sevilla in 2018 for over €30 million.
Clément Lenglet’s permanent transfer to Atlético Madrid is finalized after Barcelona agreed to terminate his contract. The French defender, a key player for Diego Simeone’s squad during his loan spell, has signed a three-year deal, ensuring his participation in the upcoming Club World Cup. This move reinforces Atlético’s defense as Lenglet, previously with Barcelona since 2018, looks ahead to the competition. The permanent transfer follows a triumphant loan where he made 34 appearances.News Directory 3 has the latest on this and other Barcelona transfer news. Discover what’s next for Lenglet and Atlético Madrid.
Clément Lenglet Completes Permanent Atlético Madrid Move
Updated June 9,2025
Clément Lenglet,the French defender,has officially signed with Atlético Madrid after reaching an agreement to end his contract with Barcelona. Lenglet’s transfer ensures his participation in the upcoming Club World Cup, solidifying Atlético’s defensive lineup.
The 29-year-old Lenglet, who spent the previous season on loan with Diego Simeone’s squad, inked a three-year deal. His performance during the loan spell convinced Atlético to pursue a permanent transfer.
Lenglet initially joined Barcelona from Sevilla in 2018 for over €30 million. He made over 100 appearances for the club but spent recent seasons on loan, including stints with Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in the Premier League before his Atlético loan.
During his loan, Lenglet played in 34 matches across all competitions, convincing Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone of his value. This led to the pursuit and completion of the Clément Lenglet transfer.
Lenglet, a 16-time capped French international, was also part of France’s squad for the Nations League final four. He will now rejoin his Atlético teammates as they prepare for the Club World Cup.
Atlético Madrid will begin their Club World Cup campaign against Paris Saint-Germain. They will also face Seattle Sounders and Botafogo in Group B.
What’s next
Lenglet is expected to instantly join Atlético Madrid’s training sessions as they gear up for their Club World Cup opener against Paris Saint-Germain.