Overview
- Both clubs announced the transfer on Monday, with Vargas committing to a contract that runs until June 30, 2030.
- Financial terms were not disclosed, but multiple outlets report a fee of roughly $3–3.5 million plus a sell-on clause, with some characterizing it as a Sounders record outgoing sale.
- Reporting indicates Atlético intend to integrate Vargas in Madrid after initial loan talk to LaLiga sides surfaced earlier in the day.
- The move capped a busy deadline day for Atlético, who also confirmed Rodrigo Mendoza and Ademola Lookman to reshape their squad.
- Vargas, developed by Seattle’s academy, made 130 senior appearances with eight goals and 16 assists and has three caps for Mexico’s national team.