Atletico Madrid has boosted its squad by signing midfielder Álex Baena from Villarreal. The transfer was announced a day after Atletico signed 22-year-old Italian left back Matteo Ruggeri from Atalanta.

Atlético de Madrid has made official the incorporation of Álex Baena, who arrives from Villarreal after successfully completing the medical examination this Tuesday. ¡Bienvenido, Álex Baena!

Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Alex Baena from Villarreal, with the Spanish midfielder putting pen to paper on a five-year contract that runs until 2030.