Atlético-MG Secures Renan Lodi for Five-Year Deal Starting 2026 Season
Atlético Mineiro confirms the signing of Renan Lodi on a five-year contract as their first major reinforcement for 2026.
- • Atlético-MG officially confirms Renan Lodi's signing for five years starting 2026.
- • Lodi arrived in Belo Horizonte for medical exams and contract finalization.
- • He has played for Athletico-PR, Atlético de Madrid, Nottingham Forest, Olympique de Marseille, and Al-Hilal.
- • Lodi has won multiple titles including Copa do Brasil, Copa Sudamericana, La Liga, and Saudi Championships.
- • He has 19 caps for Brazil and participated in the 2021 Copa América.
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Atlético Mineiro has officially confirmed the signing of left-back Renan Lodi for a five-year contract, marking him as the club's first major reinforcement for the 2026 season. The 27-year-old Brazilian defender arrived in Belo Horizonte on December 26, 2025, to undergo medical examinations before finalizing his deal with the club.
Lodi began his professional career with Athletico Paranaense and later moved internationally, joining Atlético de Madrid in 2019. He has since gained experience playing for Nottingham Forest in England, Olympique de Marseille in France, and more recently Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, which he joined in 2024. Throughout his well-traveled career, Lodi has amassed several titles, including the Copa do Brasil (2018), Copa Sul-Americana (2019), the Spanish La Liga championship in the 2020/2021 season, and the Saudi Championship along with the King's Cup (Copa de Rei) during the 2023/2024 season.
On the international stage, Renan Lodi has earned 19 caps for the Brazilian national team, participating notably in the 2021 Copa América. His signing brings valuable experience and quality to Atlético-MG’s defensive line as they prepare for upcoming competitions.
This strategic acquisition underscores Atlético-MG's intention to build a competitive squad capable of challenging for top honors domestically and internationally in the years ahead, starting with the 2026 season.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
