What's left for Morten Hjulmand to swap Sporting for Atlético Madrid | OneFootball

Atlético Madrid remain determined to sign Morten Hjulmand, but the first offer submitted to Sporting was rejected. After reaching an agreement with the Denmark international, the colchoneros moved on to negotiations with the Lions, but without success.

On the sidelines of the league draw, Frederico Varandas confirmed the approach from the Spanish club and explained the decision made by Sporting’s board. "Hjulmand is a Sporting player. We received an offer from Atlético Madrid and rejected it. It is far from the value we want. We have set a fair figure, appropriate to his age, his position and the fact that he has spent three years at Sporting. The player and his agents know what that figure is. Anything below that, and the player stays", said the president.

According to newspaper A Bola, Atlético Madrid’s offer was below the €40 million demanded by Sporting. In Spain, it is being reported that the offer was around €35 million, while Sporting’s officials continue to insist on a fixed fee of €40 million, preferably with add-ons that could increase the final value of the transfer.

The understanding between the Denmark international and Sporting to facilitate his departure this summer dates back to last year’s transfer window, when the midfielder agreed to remain at Alvalade for one more season. Now, Atlético Madrid remains the most likely destination for Sporting’s captain, but they will have to improve their offer to convince the board led by Frederico Varandas.

Signed from Lecce in 2023, Morten Hjulmand is under contract with Sporting until June 2028 and has a release clause set at €80 million. The Denmark international is also said to already have an agreement in place to sign with Atlético Madrid until 2031, with an option for a further season, with only an agreement between the two clubs still needed for the transfer to go through.

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