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Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Clement Lenglet’s underwhelming seven-year spell at Barcelona has come to an end. The defender has joined Atletico Madrid on a permanent basis, having impressed for Diego Simeone’s side during his loan spell during the 2024-25 domestic season.

Soccer News / Football Espana / May 31

Atletico Madrid close in on Clement Lenglet as Barcelona reach settlement

Atletico Madrid closing in on an agreement to retain Barcelona loanee Clement Lenglet ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. The France international made 34 appearances in all competitions in the 2024/25 season after joining on a season-long loan from La Blaugrana.

Soccer News / Football Espana / May 20

'I imagine there will be an agreement’ – Atletico Madrid to negotiate with Barcelona

Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet has not gone into a summer with much certainty over his future for a number of years, playing for three different sides since first leaving the Catalan giants on loan for Aston Villa.

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 24

Barcelona defender communicates desire to depart club this summer

Barcelona will be hoping to offload several players this summer and if there is one position in which they are well stocked, it is in central defence. With five players already on their books for this season, the chances of Clement Lenglet returning to the club in the summer already looked slim.

Soccer News / Football Espana / March 2

Atletico Madrid tried to sign second Barcelona defender last summer

Atletico Madrid signed Clement Lenglet on loan from Barcelona last summer, and it is safe to say that he has greatly impressed. Club officials are already preparing to make the move permanent, although they will need to pay more money than their first offer, which was submitted recently.

Atletico Madrid News / Football Espana / December 31

Atletico Madrid expected to part ways with Barcelona target next summer

Over the last few years, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have been involved in multiple deals. The likes of Antonio Griezmann, Luis Suarez and Clement Lenglet have all swapped Catalonia for the Spanish capital, but one player that could go in the opposite direction is Mozambique defender Reinildo Mandava.

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / December 21

Atletico Madrid bosses call for defender to be signed from Barcelona

During the summer, Atletico Madrid addressed their problems in defence by signing two new centre-backs: Robin Le Normand and Clement Lenglet. Of the two, Lenglet was the lower-key arrival, but he has been making his mark at the Metropolitano over the last couple of months.

Aston Villa News / Football Espana / December 7, 2024

Barcelona delighted with loanee’s performances as 2025 deal now expected to become easier

Over the last 2-3 years, Barcelona have tried to permanently part ways with Clement Lenglet. However, on each occasion they have failed, and they have instead had to settle for loan deals (to Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid respectively).

Bologna News / Football Espana / December 1, 2024

Atletico Madrid register interest in Serie A defender ahead of expected 2025 moves

At the end of this season, Atletico Madrid are expected to part ways with three centre-backs: Clement Lenglet, Axel Witsel and Cesar Azpilicueta. The former is only on loan from Barcelona, while the other two see their contracts run out in June, and for now, there are no plans for extensions to be offered.

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / November 13, 2024

Atletico Madrid eyeing up move to replace veteran with Las Palmas defender

Atletico Madrid signed two central defenders during the summer, those being Robin Le Normand and Clement Lenglet (from Real Sociedad and Barcelona respectively).

Aston Villa News / Football Espana / August 30, 2024

Barcelona paying 75% of salary of Atletico Madrid player – report

Atletico Madrid had been trying for most of the summer to get Feyenoord central defender David Hancko through the door, but in the end decided to go for the much more economic alternative, Clement Lenglet.

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 28, 2024

Contract clause boosts Atletico Madrid’s chances of signing midfield target

Atletico Madrid finalised the arrivals of Clement Lenglet and Juan Musso earlier this week, but with only a few days to go until the summer transfer window closes, their business is not yet complete.

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 26, 2024

Atletico Madrid confirm signing of Barcelona defender on loan

Barcelona centre-back Clement Lenglet has joined Atletico Madrid on loan for this season, with no buy option included according to the clubs involved. The 29-year-old will spend his first season in three years in Spanish football.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / August 24, 2024

Impending departure gets sweeter for Barcelona as buy-back clause valuation revealed

Barcelona are close to finalising three departures: Vitor Roque, Clement Lenglet and Mikayil Faye. Only the latter will be leaving on a permanent basis, with Rennes having agreed a fee with the Catalan giants earlier this week.

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 24, 2024

Matteo Moretto Transfer Column: Federico Chiesa, David Hancko, Clement Lenglet and Vinicius Junior

Matteo Moretto gives Football España exclusive information on the latest deals dominating the papers in Spain, as revealed in Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing.