Atlético-MG announce signing of Ecuadorian full-back | OneFootball

Ângelo Preciado is officially the new right-back for Atlético. The club from Minas Gerais announced this Friday the signing of the player from Sparta Prague, Czech Republic. The contract lasts four years, valid until December 2029.

At 27 years old, the Ecuadorian arrived in Belo Horizonte last weekend, where he underwent medical exams and formalized his contract with Galo.

Preciado began his professional career at Independiente del Valle, where he played between 2018 and 2023 and stood out on the continental scene, winning the 2019 Copa Sudamericana. After his success in Ecuador, the right-back moved to European football and played for Genk, where he lifted the Belgian Cup trophy.

In 2023, the player was transferred to Sparta Prague and quickly established himself at the Czech club. During his time there, he won the Czech Republic Championship and also the Czech Republic Cup.

A regular call-up for the Ecuador national team, Preciado is the starting right-back and has accumulated experience in major competitions. He played in the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 World Cup, and continues to participate in the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

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