The Spanish club Atletico Madrid announced its contract with young midfielder Alex Paine coming from Villarreal, in a deal that extends until the summer of 2030, as part of the club’s movements to strengthen its ranks for the next season.
Exceptional specifications
Alex Pina is one of the most prominent midfielders in La Liga last season, as he managed to make 14 goals, to top the list of the best goal makers. The 23 -year -old is characterized by his ability to see accurate on the field, and his skills in passing and shot, with the possibility of occupying multiple positions in the middle of the field, especially the left wing despite using the right foot.
Rising march
Payna was born on July 20, 2001 in the city of Rockitas de Mar in the region of Almeria, and began his football journey with the Villarreal Academy since 2011, before ascending to the first team in 2020. During his career, he played on loan in the ranks of Girona 2021-2022 season, and contributed prominently to the team’s return to the first degree.
It was also crowned the European League title with Villarreal in the 2021 edition, the achievement that established its position among the most prominent rising talents in Spanish football.
A remarkable international presence
At the level of the teams, Pina represented all the age groups of Spain, and began his journey with the first team in September 2023, when he scored a quick goal against Cyprus. He continued his brilliance in Euro 2024, as he was a member of the Spain national team, who was crowned with the gold medal in the Paris Olympics, accompanied by his new teammate in Atletico Madrid, Pablo Barius.
Medical details and contract
Payna conducted a medical examination this morning at the club “Vitas-Inficome”, and then the official contracts signed until June 30, 2030, in the presence of the CEO of Atletico Madrid, Miguel Angel Jill, to become the latest faces that join the ambitious club project for the new season.
