Atletico Madrid reach agreement for star defensive signing –

Atletico Madrid have made two signings ahead of the Club World Cup in the United States, ensuring that Juan Musso and Clement Lenglet’s loan spells were made permanent. However the next signing that is closest could be that of AC Milan left-back Theo Hernandez.

The French international is on the trade block in Milan, as they look to move on his sizeable salary after failing to qualify for European football. The 27-year-old came through the academy at Atletico Madrid, before making a €24m switch to rivals Real Madrid. That exit, and his subsequent digs at Los Colchoneros certainly make any pursuit of him controversial amongst the Atletico fans.

Atletico Madrid reach agreement on personal terms

As per Matteo Moretto, Hernandez and Atletico have reached an agreement in principle on personal terms. He is keen to return to his first club, and is angling for a move. Milan had agreed a deal with Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, but Hernandez decided to turn down a move to the Middle East.

🥹🇦🇷 Juan Musso on IG: “Happy to renew with this great institution.
I feel grateful to life, to God, to my teammates and the coaching staff for making it possible. I will continue giving my 101% to defend these colors! AUPA ATLETI ❤️🤍” pic.twitter.com/dii8NAKuU7

— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) June 11, 2025

Deal between Atletico and AC Milan

Meanwhile in Italy, La Reppublica, as shown by Guillaume Maillard-Pacini are reporting that Atletico have now reached a deal for Hernandez. Los Rojiblancos would pay the Rossoneri €23m plus bonuses for Hernandez. They had also enquired about Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso, say Diario AS, but it appears that Hernandez is their primary choice.

Repubblica : Accord Milan-Atlético Madrid pour Théo #Hernandez, qui devrait partir pour 23M plus bonus. Cambiaso et De Cuyper visés pour le remplacer 🗞️ pic.twitter.com/WFE80BPxfE

— GuillaumeMP (@Guillaumemp) June 11, 2025

Atletico address left-back position

It would be the first major investment in the left-back position since the return of Filipe Luis from Chelsea for Atletico, and it has become a problem area for Diego Simeone in recent seasons. Javi Galan and Reinildo Mandava have done well in spells, while Simeone has used Mario Hermoso and Yannick Carrasco as hybrid options on the left at times. Hernandez would appear to address the position.