Atlético de Madrid have bolstered their midfield with the signing of Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis Balompié.
Johnny Cardoso, 22, who holds both Brazilian and Italian citizenship, has committed to a five-year deal with the Rojiblancos.
Cardoso, who was born in Denville, New Jersey, on 20 September 2001, spent his formative years in Brazil, rising through the youth systems of Avaí, Criciúma, and Internacional.
He made his senior debut for Internacional on 15 September 2019 in a 3-1 away win over Atlético Mineiro and racked up 144 appearances before making the switch to Betis in the winter window of the 2023-2024 season.
Known for his tenacity, sharp passing, and occasional eye for goal, Cardoso became an integral part of Manuel Pellegrini’s system at Betis, especially during their run to the UEFA Conference League final, where they finished as runners-up.
Djordje Petrovic Leaves Chelsea for Bournemouth
Meanwhile, AFC Bournemouth have signed Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from Chelsea on a five-year contract.
The 25-year-old shot-stopper arrives with a growing pedigree, having impressed on loan at Strasbourg during the 2024-2025 season.
Petrovic was instrumental in helping the French club finish seventh in Ligue 1 and secure a UEFA Conference League berth. His outstanding performances saw him crowned Strasbourg’s Player of the Season and earn a nomination for Ligue 1’s Goalkeeper of the Year.
President of Football Operations at Bournemouth, Tiago Pinto, said: “I’m really pleased to bring Djordje to the club. The opportunity to sign a player of his calibre in the market was one we had to take… Djordje has very impressive qualities, as well as a lot of experience for someone who is still young.”
Speaking after putting pen to paper, Petrovic said: “I’m really happy to be here. I came to Bournemouth because I want to grow and I want to play at the best level… I want to help the team get the results, improve every day and be a better player.”
Petrovic becomes Bournemouth’s third major signing this summer, following the arrivals of Adrian Truffert from Rennes and Junior Kroupi, who was on loan at Lorient last season.
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