Atletico Madrid sign 30-year-old Argentinian international

Originally posted on Football Espana | By Ruairidh Barlow | Last updated Aug 27, 2024 9:39 AM ET

Atletico Madrid have taken their total Argentinian contingent to six players in their current squad with the addition of goalkeeper Juan Musso . The 30-year-old has joined on a season-long loan from Atalanta in Serie A.

This deal comes after back-up goalkeeper Horatiu Moldovan left on loan from Sassuolo in search of minutes just six months after arriving at the club. Musso has two caps from Argentina and arrived for €20.5m at Atalanta in 2021, and after a first season as number one, has battled for the starting spot, but it appears they will lead with Marco Carnesecchi this coming season.

BREAKING – OFFICIAL: Juan Musso is a new Atlético Madrid player. pic.twitter.com/JatwIzXTzI

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Musso is unlikely to feature too much for Atletico save for an injury to Jan Oblak. Two years ago, the Slovenian suffered from a back issue for multiple months, but was healthy last season. Diego Simeone tends not rotate his goalkeepers in the Copa del Rey either. Musso will be the third back-up goalkeeper in three years behind Oblak, after Ivo Grbic and then Moldovan.

#AtleticoMadrid have confirmed the signing of Juan Musso on loan from #Atalanta. pic.twitter.com/Xaz53VF5md

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