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OFFICIAL: Clement Lenglet joins Atletico Madrid on loan from Barcelona

Barcelona have confirmed that French defender Clement Lenglet has signed for Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan.

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u25b6 Clément Lenglet loaned to Atlético de Madrid until 30 June 2025— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 26, 2024

Here’s Barça’s statement on the deal:

FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement for the loan of the French defender Clément Lenglet until 30 June 2025. There is no option of a permanent transfer.

The defender moves after signing a new contract at Barcelona that now runs until 2027 in a move that helps spread the cost and comply with FFP rules.