Published 11:16 IST, January 27th 2024
Atletico Madrid sign young midfielder Arthur Vermeeren from Antwerp for six and a half seasons
Atletico Madrid signed teenage Belgium midfielder Arthur Vermeeren from Antwerp on Friday. Atletico said the 18-year-old Vermeeren agreed to a contract for six and a half seasons. It did not reveal the cost of the transfer.
Arthur Vermeeren runs with the ball next to Heorhiy Sudakov during the Champions League group H soccer match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Antwerp at Volksparkstadion | Image:
AP
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Atletico Madrid signed teenage Belgium midfielder Arthur Vermeeren from Antwerp on Friday.
Atletico said the 18-year-old Vermeeren agreed to a contract for six and a half seasons. It did not reveal the cost of the transfer.
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Vermeeren came up through Antwerp’s youth sides before debuting for its senior team in October 2022. Since then he has made 66 appearances and helped it to win the Belgian league and cup. He also has two appearances for Belgium.
Vermeeren impressed by scoring in Antwerp's 3-2 upset of Barcelona in the Champions League group phase this season.
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11:16 IST, January 27th 2024