FORMER Leicester City defender Caglar Soyuncu has joined Atletico Madrid on a four-year deal.
The 27-year-old Turkish international cost the Foxes £19million when he joined them from Freiburg in 2018.
Ryan Browne-The TimesCaglar Soyuncu has joined Atletico Madrid on a free transfer[/caption]
But after winning the FA Cup and Community Shield in 2021, Soyuncu walked out for free this summer when his contract expired in June.
The defender fell out of favour with Brendan Rodgers and, although interim manager Dean Smith handed him a recall at the end of the season, Soyuncu’s heart was already set on a move to the Madrid giants.
His performances on the pitch showed that he was already thinking of his move as the club suffered relegation to the Championship.
And many fans are in disbelief at the fact he has managed to join one of the top LaLiga sides in Atletico Madrid.
One tweeted: “He’s got a bloody good agent.”
A second commented: “Most undeserved upgrade.”
A third wrote: “Weirdest transfer ever.”
A fourth said: “Atletico letting their standards slip.”
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While a fifth added: “Did they not watch him at Leicester last season?”
Soyuncu has signed a deal that will run through until 2027.
During his time at Leicester, he made 132 appearances and chipped in with four goals and one assist.
He will link up with his new side for pre-season on July 7.
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