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Alex Mott·31 January 2023
Matt Doherty signs for Atlético Madrid after leaving Spurs
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Alex Mott·31 January 2023
Atlético Madrid have confirmed the signing of defender Matt Doherty.
Doherty joins the Spanish giants on a short-term deal after his contract was terminated by Tottenham earlier on deadline day.
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Doherty spent two and a half years in north London, where he played 44 times in the Premier League.
The veteran right-back becomes the first Ireland international to play for one of Spain’s big three clubs.