Atlético Madrid Signs Hancko After Al Nassr Deal Collapse

Atlético Madrid have agreed to sign Slovakian center-back Dávid Hancko from Feyenoord for a €30 million transfer fee plus add-ons, pending a medical examination and contract signing. Hancko's transfer follows the collapse of a deal with Saudi club Al Nassr, which had left the player in limbo after they stopped communicating with Feyenoord despite completed paperwork. The 27-year-old defender, who joined Feyenoord in 2022 after stints with MSK Zilina, Fiorentina, and Sparta Prague, impressed last season with strong performances, contributing goals and assists while helping Feyenoord reach the Champions League knockout stages. Atlético had previously targeted Hancko last summer but were unable to finalize a deal, leading them to sign Clément Lenglet on loan instead. Hancko is a versatile defender able to play center-back and left-back, and his addition marks Atlético's sixth signing in a busy transfer window under Diego Simeone. The club also recently signed Marc Pubill, indicating a significant defensive reinforcement strategy.