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Atletico Madrid to sign Barcelona defender on a free transfer

Atletico Madrid set to sign Barcelona defender
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Defender Clement Lenglet has reached a full agreement with Atletico Madrid and will join the team permanently, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

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The French defender, formerly owned by Barcelona, has terminated his contract with the Catalan club and will move to the Civitas Metropolitano as a free agent.

He will sign a contract until 2028. Last season, Lenglet played a total of 34 matches for Atletico, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists under Diego Simeone, who was keen to retain him for the upcoming season.

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Lenglet was signed by Barcelona in the summer of 2018 from Sevilla for €36 million but failed to establish himself in the Catalan side.

He was subsequently loaned out to Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Atletico Madrid, where he will now remain permanently.

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