This article was originally published on www.si.com as Atletico Madrid Sign USMNT Midfielder Amid Rodrigo De Paul Links With Inter Miami. Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement for the transfer of U.S. men’s national team and Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso.

MADRID -- Atletico Madrid continues to boost its squad for next season, signing young American midfielder Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis. The 23-year-old Cardoso arrived on a five-year contract, Atletico said Wednesday.

Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of U.S. men’s national team midfielder Johnny Cardoso from Spanish rivals Real Betis. The clubs agreed a fee in the region of of €30million (£25.5m; $34.8m) for the 23-year-old, who has signed a five-year contract at Atletico.