5 famous transfers that happened during the World Cup

#4. Thomas Lemar (Monaco to Atletico Madrid)

Troyes AC v AS Monaco - Ligue 1 — Lemar will feature alongside Griezmann at Atletico next term

While their European counterparts were busy recruiting new superstars during the World Cup, the Spanish clubs were also working hard to strengthen their squads as the competition was progressing. Monaco winger, Thomas Lemar is one of the incredible superstars that will move to the Spanish top flight once he departs from the French national team this summer.

In fact, the attacker's move to the Spanish top flight has already been confirmed, with Atletico Madrid recently announcing that they have signed him in a deal worth €60 million to lure him away from the French league.

After winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France, Thomas Lemar is already looking forward to joining his international teammates at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium. The likes of Antoine Griezmann and Lucas Hernandez will be prepreparing to give him a warm welcome to the Spanish capital.

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