USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso set to be target of bidding war between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid

U.S. men's national team midfielder Johnny has been linked with a sensational move from Real Betis to Barcelona or Atletico Madrid.

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• Johnny linked with big La Liga move
• Barcelona and Atleti interested
• American has big summer ahead

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  reports that the Catalan club run by Xavi and Diego Simeone's Madrid side are both interested in the 22-year-old American. Both sides have reached out to his representatives, and now a summer move could be on the cards.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Cardoso has a release clause of €80m (£68m/$85m) in his contract, but the report states that Betis could accept a bid of around €30m (£25m/$32m) for the U.S. international if it arrived.

  The defensive midfielder would bolster the ranks of both clubs, but competition for a starting role would arrive regardless of the landing spot. An important few months await Johnny, as he looks to lockdown a starting spot for the U.S. and now – a big-time move in La Liga.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Cardoso is Brazilian-American, and opted to represent the U.S. instead of pursuing a career with the Selecao.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CARDOSO?

  Johnny will finish out the season with Betis before turning his attention to this summer's Copa America. The 22-year-old will then be the subject of a bidding war between the La Liga giants, per the report.