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Morten Hjulmand is one step away from becoming a new player for Atlético de Madrid. According to information from Fabrizio Romano, the red and white club has reached an agreement with Sporting de Portugal to finalize the transfer of the Danish midfielder, who will sign a long-term contract, as per the latest Atleti transfer rumors.
The deal would be closed for a fixed fee of €40M plus the same amount in variables, a substantial investment by Atlético de Madrid to strengthen their midfield. It is expected that Morten Hjulmand will travel to Spain today and sign until June 2031.
Atlético de Madrid secures Morten Hjulmand: €40M transfer and contract until 2031
Atlético de Madrid had been searching for a top-level midfielder for weeks and it seems they have found their chosen piece.
Morten Hjulmand was one of the main targets of the red and white sports management, and the agreement with Sporting de Portugal leaves the operation practically ready to be made official.
The Dane arrives to reinforce a crucial area of the team. Diego Simeone needed a player with strength, tactical awareness, and the ability to support the team in highly demanding matches.
Morten Hjulmand fits this profile with his intensity, well-measured aggression, and ease in orchestrating the midfield from a deeper position.
🚨🔴⚪️ BREAKING: Morten Hjulmand to Atlético Madrid, here we go! 💣🇩🇰
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 9, 2026
Sporting and Atléti agreed all terms and start paperwork exchange today for €40m fee plus add-ons.
Danish midfielder joins until June 2031 and he will fly to Madrid TODAY. ✈️ pic.twitter.com/DoYps2edfJ
This is not a minor signing. Atlético de Madrid will pay a fixed €40M and the agreement includes another €40M in variables, a sum that demonstrates the value the club places on the player.
The investment is substantial but also serves a clear need: to raise the competitive level of a squad that aims to strongly contend for all objectives.
Sporting de Portugal loses one of its most important players, but does so in exchange for a very significant financial operation.
Morten Hjulmand had become a key figure in Lisbon, drawing the attention of several European clubs. Atlético de Madrid pressed the hardest and eventually secured the signing.
For the Portuguese club, the sale represents a huge income and once again confirms their ability to train, enhance, and sell players at the highest level.
The Danish midfielder had flourished in Portugal and will now take the leap to LaLiga, where he faces a high-demand challenge.
The player is ready to change scenery. His trip to Spain is scheduled for later today, a clear sign that the operation is in its final stages.
Once the usual steps are completed, he will sign a contract until 2031 with Atlético de Madrid, a long-term commitment that showcases the full confidence of the red and white club in their signing.
The arrival of Morten Hjulmand could significantly impact Atlético de Madrid's midfield. The Dane brings balance, physical presence, and a highly competitive mindset that aligns with Simeone's preferences.
He is not a decorative central midfielder but a player ready to tackle efficiently, cover spaces, and provide stability when the game intensifies.
He can also help free up other midfielders with a more offensive mindset.
With Morten Hjulmand behind them, Atlético de Madrid would gain a more solid foundation to press better, defend higher, and compete with greater security on big nights. This is a signing designed for the present and for years to come.
The agreement with Sporting de Portugal is finalized, the player will travel to Spain, and the contract is ready until June 2031. Unless an unexpected turn occurs, Morten Hjulmand will be a new red and white player in a matter of hours. A strong, costly, and ambitious move through which Atlético de Madrid sends a clear message to the market: they aim to build a much stronger squad.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, CERRADO: El Atleti ata el fichaje de Hjulmand
