REAL BETIS
USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso officially joins Real Betis
The midfielder joins the Andalusian side from SC Internacional on a deal until 2029.
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Real Betis have announced the signing of USMNT player Johnny Cardoso.
The 22-year-old midfielder joins the Andalusian side from Brazilian club SC Internacional on a deal until 2029.
Starting out at Internacional
Born in September 2001, Cardoso started out in the underage teams at Internacional, where he would later go on to make his first-team debut in 2019.
Betis have monitored the player for a while, and believe he is the right type of profile to join Manuel Pellegrini’s Los Verdiblancos squad.
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Cardoso stands out for his power but also for his game intelligence and he can operate as a No 6 as well as further forward.
He has played for the USMNT team on nine occasions.