Atletico Madrid agree terms with USMNT star
Johnny Cardoso of Real Betis Balompie celebrates reaching the finals during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompie at Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2025 in Florence, Italy.
With Real Betis’ season ending on Wednesday night, their transfer business is getting underway in earnest. One of the most likely exits is USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso, who has made an impact ever since arriving in Seville.
Cardoso, 23, was signed from Internacional in Brazil in January of 2024, and more or less locked down a starting role immediately.
Betis have already extended his contract, but last summer agreed a €25m sell clause with Tottenham Hotspur, in exchange for a reduction in price on Giovani Lo Celso.
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