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TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY: Ireland's Matt Doherty signs for Spanish giants Atlético Madrid. PIC: Sportsfile
Republic of Ireland wing back Matt Doherty has signed for Atlético Madrid in a surprise deadline day move following Tottenham Hotspur's termination of his contract.
@mattdoherty20 is a new Red & White player! ⚪
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) January 31, 2023
The Irish international joins our club for the rest of the season.
➡ https://t.co/pRvEgoVSc2
#WelcomeDoherty! pic.twitter.com/7Lxv9EA6qB
A statement, released by Spurs tonight, read: "We have mutually agreed to the termination of Matt Doherty’s contract to enable him to join another club.
"Signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August, 2020, the Republic of Ireland international made 71 appearances for us in all competitions, scoring three goals.
"We should like to thank Matt for his service and wish him well for the future."
We have mutually agreed to the termination of Matt Doherty’s contract to enable him to join another club.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 31, 2023
Thank you for everything, Doc
The 31-year-old had been in and out of Antonio Conte's side this season with Spurs set to replace Doherty with Sporting CP right back Pedro Porro.
Atlético Madrid are currently fourth on the La Liga table.
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