MADRID (AP) — 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.

The American midfielder has become the new reinforcement for Atlético de Madrid in the midfield. After Baena and Thiago Almada, Atlético de Madrid has confirmed the arrival of another player with