Official! Morten Hjulmand leaves Sporting for Atlético; details (video) | OneFootball

Official! Morten Hjulmand is no longer a Sporting player. The Danish midfielder was presented this Saturday as a new Atlético Madrid signing, bringing an end to a three-season spell with the Lions, during which he established himself as one of the Club’s leading figures.

. In Spain, Hjulmand signed a contract with Diego Simeone’s side for the next five seasons.

Signed from Lecce in the summer of 2023, the Danish international quickly took on a prominent role at Alvalade. As well as wearing the captain’s armband, he stood out for his leadership on and off the pitch, playing a key role in winning two league titles and one Portuguese Cup.

During his time at Sporting, Hjulmand made 141 official appearances, scored 10 goals and provided 12 assists, numbers that reflect only part of the influence he had on the Lions’ team. In his farewell, the Club shared a message on social media: "An example of Effort, Dedication, Devotion and Glory. Good luck, Captain", accompanied by a video featuring some of the midfielder’s best moments in green and white.

With the move to Atlético Madrid, Sporting say goodbye to one of their most influential players of recent years, while Diego Simeone gains a major reinforcement for midfield, officially opening a new chapter for the Club without its former captain.

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