Aleks Baena joined Athletic for 45 million

The Madrid club "Atletico" announced that it has signed a contract with Villarreal midfielder Aleks Baena. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

The transfer of the 23-year-old footballer was officially confirmed on Wednesday. Baena expressed his happiness about joining the new club.

He stated that coming to one of the best clubs in Spain and Europe is a great joy for him. He is eagerly looking forward to playing alongside Julian Alvarez and especially world star and role model Antoine Griezmann in the new team.

He mentioned that "Atletico" and its values suit him very well, and he has always loved playing in this stadium. The transfer of the Spanish national team player cost "Atletico" 45 million euros.

A legal contract has been signed between Baena and the Madrid club, which will be valid until 2030. This transfer is an important step aimed at enhancing "Atletico's" strength, experience, and competitive resilience in the game.

The footballer will be in the spotlight of fans and experts with the roles he will perform in his new team, the results he shows in training, and his performances in tournaments. In the new season, Aleks Baena is expected to fully showcase his talent in the ranks of "Atletico".