New Atletico Madrid signing Johnny Cardoso hopes to make history as the club’s first-ever American player. The 23-year-old midfielder joined from Real Betis last week for around €25 million (US $29 million).Speaking to club media, Cardoso expressed his excitement: “This is very special. I hope to make history here as the first American to play for Atletico.”With 22 caps for the U.S. national team since his 2020 debut, Cardoso joins Atletico in a summer rebuild that has seen key departures like Saul Niguez, Axel Witsel, and Angel Correa. New arrivals include Alex Baena, Thiago Almada, Marc Pubill, and Matteo Ruggeri.Cardoso said he looks forward to learning from stars like Koke, Antoine Griezmann, and Julian Alvarez, and called working under manager Diego Simeone a “unique opportunity.”