Atlético Transfers: Hjulmand, a matter of hours

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Morten Hjulmand has become the top priority in this Atlético de Madrid's transfer market to strengthen the midfield before the start of the preseason. The red and white club is speeding up so that the Dane, still a player of Sporting de Portugal, can be under Diego Simeone's orders on Monday, July 13.

The operation enters decisive days. His agents, in charge of the BTAM agency, are already in Madrid to meet with Mateu Alemany and finalize an agreement that would point to a five-season contract, with the player determined to make the leap to LaLiga.

Morten Hjulmand and negotiations reaching the final stretch

The agreement with the player seems well on its way, but the final stretch with the Lisbon club is pending. Sporting de Portugal does not want to give away their captain and maintains a strong position, aware that he is one of the most reliable midfielders in the Portuguese league.

The figures explain the complexity of the deal. Atlético has worked on a proposal around 35 million fixed plus 5 in variables, while in Lisbon, they aim to get closer to 40 million fixed plus another 5 in bonuses. His release clause stands at 80 million, a figure that sets the ceiling, but not the actual market price.

27-year-old Hjulmand arrived at Sporting from Lecce in 2023 for about 20 million euros. Last season, he played 45 matches, scored 3 goals, provided 6 assists, and exceeded 4,000 minutes, numbers reflecting his competitive weight and continuity.

Atlético de Madrid needs a holding midfielder for Simeone

The signing of Morten Hjulmand addresses a clear need. The red and white team has been searching for a positional midfielder to balance, steal, organize, and allow other players with more attacking prowess to shine for several transfer windows. The past season left too many physical issues in the midfield, especially with Cardoso and Pablo Barrios.

Simeone wants a player who can sustain the team from day one. Hjulmand offers aggression without the ball, tactical discipline, and the ability to start plays with simple passes, qualities highly valued in a team aiming to compete at the top in LaLiga and internationally.

The sports management also aims to build a deeper squad. After signing Grimaldo and with Kang-in Lee already in progress, the Dane would be another significant step in a summer designed to raise the group's average level and reduce reliance on World Cup players.

A strategic reinforcement from Sporting de Portugal

The date July 13 weighs heavily in the planning. Atlético will start the preseason with many absences since Simeone will not have the World Cup players initially. Therefore, incorporating someone like Hjulmand as soon as possible would accelerate the team's automatisms from the first training session.

For the player, the move also makes sense. He would go from being a leader in Lisbon to competing on one of the great stages of LaLiga, with a coach who particularly values his profile, and at a club that made it to the Champions League semi-finals. It would not be a small step but an opportunity to establish himself in the elite.

There is still a gap between clubs, but optimism has grown due to the presence of his representatives in Madrid and the player's willingness. If the deal is sealed in the coming days, Morten Hjulmand will become the new linchpin of Atlético de Madrid, a piece designed to organize, bite, and give Simeone the No. 5 he has been seeking for some time.

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