Johnny Cardoso completes transfer to Atletico Madrid from Real Betis

United States national team midfielder Johnny Cardoso has completed his transfer to Atletico Madrid from Real Betis.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone made Cardoso a primary target — focusing on strengthening his defensive midfield options.

Although Tottenham Hotspur held a priority option to sign the United States international as part of Giovani Lo Celso’s transfer deal to Betis last year — Cardoso chose to continue his career in LaLiga after representing Real Betis for one and a half seasons.