Atletico Madrid To Sign EURO 2024-Winning Defender Le Normand From Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement to sign EURO 2024-winning defender Robin Le Normand from Real Sociedad for an undisclosed fee.
Le Normand is coming off the back of a successful European Championship with Spain as he featured six times, including earning a start in the final against England.
The 27-year-old, who was born in France, joined Real Sociedad from Brest in 2016 and featured 221 times for the club, winning the Copa Del Rey in 2020.
A statement on Atletico's official website read: "Atletico and Sociedad have reached an agreement for the transfer of Le Normand. The deal will be finalised in the coming days when the player returns from his holiday.
Real Sociedad added: "Robin arrived at Zubieta in 2016 and, after two seasons with Sanse, he debuted in the third season and steadily secured a spot in the first team."
"His progress has been outstanding, culminating in 221 official matches for the txuri urdin, external and a Copa del Rey title.
"We will always remember his dedication and gratitude to the colours that have shaped him into the player he is today."
