5 of the biggest transfer deals (so far) this summer

MADRID, SPAIN - JULY 8: Atletico Madrid's new transfer Portuguese Joao Felix (2nd L) and President of Atletico Madrid Club Enrique Cerezo (2nd R) pose for a photo during Felix's presentation in Madrid, Spain on July 08, 2019. Spanish club has paid 126 million to Benfica for Felix, meaning the teenager forward became the most expensive player in the clubs history. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) /

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SEGOVIA, SPAIN – JULY 08: Lucas Hernandez of FC Bayern Muenchen looks on during a press conference to announce new signing Lucas Hernandez at Allianz Arena on July 8, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/TF-Images via Getty Images) /

Lucas Hernandez (Bayern Munich from Atletico Madrid)

Atletico Madrid saw another Frenchman leave the roster with the departure of 23-year-old full back Lucas Hernandez.

Hernandez broke through the youth ranks at Atletico in 2014 and went on to collect 67 appearances for the club. Like Griezmann, Hernandez is a World Cup champion and hopes to help the Bundesliga club to Champions League glory this season.

The $90 million fee is a record for a Bayern signing and continues a tradition by the Bavarian giants of going after French players. The signing did not come without a hitch. During Hernandez’s physical, it was revealed that he had a knee injury that required surgery. Nonetheless, Hernandez is expected to play starting next month in time for the start of the season.

“This is a really important day in my footballing career,” Hernandez told Bayern’s official website. “FC Bayern Munich is one of the best clubs in Europe and the world. I’m proud to be able to fight for all possible titles with Bayern.”

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