MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid continues to boost its squad for next season, signing young American midfielder Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis. The 23-year-old Cardoso arrived on a five-year contract, Atletico said Wednesday.

One player that has had high expectations for the Stars and Stripes because of his high level club performances is Johnny Cardoso. The central midfielder developed with Internacional in Brazil before spending last season in Spain with Betis.

Atlético de Madrid have announced the arrival of USA international Johnny Cardoso.Cardoso joins the capital club on a five-year deal having impressed at Real Betis over the past two seasons.The