In a dramatic twist, Clément Lenglet has officially ended his contract with FC Barcelona a full year before its expiration, according to MARCA. The French defender has completed a free transfer to Atlético Madrid, where he is now set to participate in the upcoming Club World Cup with Diego Simeone’s side.
📝 Key Details:
❌ Contract Terminated: Lenglet walked away from his Barcelona deal, which was due to expire in 2026.
✅ Joins Atlético Madrid immediately on a permanent deal.
🌍 Club World Cup Participation: He will represent Atlético in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
🔄 Context:
Lenglet had long fallen out of favour at Barcelona, having spent the last two seasons on loan at Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa. With no long-term future at the Camp Nou, the defender opted to take matters into his own hands and secure a fresh start.
Atlético sees Lenglet as a low-risk, experienced addition to bolster their backline ahead of a packed schedule next season.
🗣️ Expect official club confirmation shortly as the paperwork
is now complete.
