Saul Niguez will be joining Sevilla from Atletico Madrid, as revealed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The midfielder has accepted a significant pay cut to make the move to the record Europa League winners.
The club had asked him to find a new club a couple of weeks ago, and have now reached an agreement to terminate his contract, which had two years left to run.
Saul Niguez to sign for Sevilla as a free agent
🚨🔴⚪️ Saúl leaves Atlético Madrid to join Sevilla, here we go!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 12, 2024
Agreement reached with Atlético as Saúl will terminate the contract and accept less than 50% of his current salary to join Sevilla.
Saúl will travel to Sevilla on Monday for medical and contract signing. 🛫 pic.twitter.com/ToiXuK0kqd
The 29-year-old came up through the Atletico Madrid academy and spent a season on loan at Rayo Vallecano before being integrated into the first team. He spent seven years at a stretch with the Rojiblancos before joining Chelsea on loan for 2021-22.
He continued with Atletico for two more seasons after returning, and will now pursue a new challenge.
Saul Niguez has made 427 appearances for Atletico Madrid, winning the LaLiga title, Copa del Rey, UEFA Super Cup, Supercopa de Espana and two Europa League titles.
