Atletico agree deal to sign Real Sociedad's Le Normand
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Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement to sign Spain defender Robin le Normand from Real Sociedad.
The 27-year-old centre-back helped his country win Euro 2024 in Germany this summer.
Atletico said, external the move will be "formalised in the coming days, when the player returns from the holidays".
Real Sociedad also confirmed the deal with La Liga rivals Atletico for a player who helped them win the Copa del Rey in 2021.
"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," said Real Sociedad., external
"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."