Atlético de Madrid sign Mexican midfielder Obed Vargas | OneFootball

Atlético de Madrid announced on Monday the signing of Mexican midfielder Obed Vargas, who was with the Seattle Sounders.

“Our club and the Seattle Sounders have reached an agreement for the transfer of the Mexican player, who will wear the ‘rojiblanca’ jersey for the remainder of this season and for four more years,” until June 2030, explained Atlético in a statement.

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Career

Born in Alaska (United States), the 20-year-old midfielder went through the youth ranks of the Seattle Sounders before joining Tacoma Defiance.

Vargas, who has three caps for Mexico's senior national team, debuted in Major League Soccer in July 2021, at 15 years and 351 days old – he is the third youngest player to compete in the league.

In total, he participated in 158 matches in the American league, with eight goals and 11 assists.

Last year, Vargas faced Atlético de Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup, in a group stage match that ended with the Spaniards winning 3-1.

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