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Twenty-year-old Obed Vargas completed a transfer from the Seattle Sounders to Atlético Madrid just before the window closed, for about $3 million plus incentives with a 25% sell-on. He will join Atlético's first team, marking a high-profile MLS-to-Europe move that reflects his ambition and could boost his World Cup prospects with Mexico.
Seattle Sounders FC confirmed the transfer of Obed Vargas, the 20-year-old academy product and Mexican international, to La Liga powerhouse Atlético Madrid ahead of the winter transfer window.
Seattle Sounders' Obed Vargas is in Madrid amid reports Atlético Madrid will sign him, likely on loan for the remainder of the 2025-26 season under a contract through 2030; transfer fees remain unclear, with Sounders reportedly seeking a sell-on, and potential La Liga loan destinations including Celta Vigo, Elche, Getafe, and Mallorca as the window nears its close.
Obed Vargas, a talented young midfielder from Anchorage, Alaska, has risen rapidly through the ranks of soccer, making his MLS debut at 15, becoming an MLS All-Star, and earning a spot in Mexico's national team plans, with potential to play in the 2026 World Cup and move to Europe.
The 2025 MLS 22 Under 22 list highlights the league's top young talent, led by Obed Vargas of Seattle Sounders, with notable players from various clubs showcasing their potential and achievements in the league.