Atletico Madrid confirm signing of Barcelona defender on loan

Barcelona centre-back Clement Lenglet has joined Atletico Madrid on loan for this season, with no buy option included according to the clubs involved. The 29-year-old will spend his first season in three years in Spanish football.

Lenglet is believed to have extended his contract by an extra season with Barcelona until 2027, spreading out a reported €32m gross salary hit over the remaining two years of his deal. That has been crucial to Atletico agreeing to a loan deal. The French defender was keen to work under Diego Simeone, and held out for a move to Los Colchoneros.