Atletico Madrid bring in Daniel Wass from Valencia

Atletico Madrid have confirmed the signing of utility player Daniel Wass from fellow LaLiga side Valencia on an 18-month contract.

The Denmark international, who was due to become a free agent at the end of the season, is reported to have cost Atletico €2.7million plus add-ons.

Diego Simeone’s side confirmed the transfer on their official website on Thursday, making the Brondby youth product their first signing of the January window.

#WelcomeWass

Agreement with Valencia for the transfer of Daniel Wass.

The Danish international has signed his contract until 2023

Welcome to the Red & White family!

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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) January 27, 2022

Wass is comfortable playing in a number of positions, including at right-back, where Atleti have been looking to recruit following Kieran Trippier’s move to Newcastle United.

After three years at Celta Vigo, Wass made the switch to Valencia in July 2018 and featured 152 times – at least 12 times more than any other player for the club over that time.

Used predominantly in central midfield this term, the 32-year-old scored one goal and assisted another in 19 LaLiga starts for Los Che.

Wass has also been capped 41 times by his national side and played in five of Denmark’s six matches en route to the semi-finals of Euro 2020 last year.