Atletico Madrid have signed Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting Lisbon on a five-year contract, the La Liga club announced on Saturday.
Neither club has revealed the financial details of the transfer, but media reports suggest the deal is worth up to €40 million, with a further €5 million in add-ons.
The 27-year-old made 141 appearances for Sporting after joining from Italian club Lecce in 2023, scoring 10 goals and providing 12 assists.
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Hjulmand led Sporting to consecutive Portuguese league titles in 2023/24 and 2024/25. He also helped the club win the Taca de Portugal.
The defensive midfielder has made 27 appearances for Denmark since making his international debut in 2023.
Hjulmand is known for his ball-winning ability, physical presence and game acumen. He is expected to strengthen Atletico’s midfield options ahead of the new season.
His arrival follows Atletico’s acquisition of Spanish left-back Alex Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen in the current transfer window.
Published on July 11, 2026
