OFFICIAL: Sorloth, new signing for Atlético de Madrid

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Atlético de Madrid has officially announced the incorporation of Alexander Sorloth into their squad. The 28-year-old Norwegian forward has signed a contract that ties him to Atlético for the next four seasons after coming from Villarreal CF. Sorloth's arrival brings a boost of quality and goals to the team led by Diego Simeone.

Alexander Sorloth joins Atlético after a standout season with Villarreal, where he established himself as one of the top forwards in La Liga. The Norwegian striker finished as the league's second top scorer with 23 goals, showcasing his ability to decide matches and pose a constant threat to opposing defenses. His signing comes at a crucial moment for Atlético, who urgently needed a reliable forward following Álvaro Morata’s departure to AC Milan and the termination of Memphis Depay’s contract.

Atlético's need for a center forward intensified after Morata and Depay left, prompting the club to seek alternatives in the transfer market. Initially, the primary target was Artem Dovbyk from Girona FC, with whom a preliminary agreement was reached. However, last-minute differences with the Ukrainian player's agent led to the deal falling through, and Dovbyk ultimately signed with AS Roma.

Sorloth was Atlético de Madrid's Plan B

Alexander Sorloth had always been on Atlético de Madrid's list of potential signings. Despite Girona's willingness to release Dovbyk, the Madrid club decided to reopen negotiations with Villarreal when the deal with the Ukrainian fell apart. Initially, Villarreal stood firm on demanding Sorloth's €38 million release clause payment. Eventually, an agreement was reached where Atlético will pay €30 million upfront and an additional €5 million in easily achievable variables. A clause for more challenging targets was also included, potentially raising the cost by an additional €2 million.

On Saturday morning, Sorloth underwent a medical examination in Madrid before signing his contract at the Cívitas Metropolitano. With his arrival, Atlético not only adds an experienced, goal-scoring forward but also a player who can be instrumental in Simeone's tactical setup.

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