As: Atletico Madrid is interested in Betis Cardoso, but the players face a club & the national team dilemma

June 6, "Asia" reported that Atletico Madrid is interested in Betis midfielder Cardoso, but if the player transfers, the players will face a dilemma between the national team and the club.

20-year-old Cardoso attracted Atletico Madrid's attention with his outstanding performance at Betis. Now he is expected to jump into the La Liga giants. Although the situation seems to be beneficial to him, the Golden Cup and the Club World Cup have become the two unknowns that are on the way forward.

The core of the contradiction is that both Pochettino and Simeone need Cardoso's versatile traits to deal with important events this summer. The New Jersey-born player is therefore caught in a tug-of-war between Atletico Madrid and the American men's football team. It must be clear as soon as possible whether to represent the United States in the Golden Cup or appear in the Club World Cup as a new player in the Beds Legion.

All signs indicate that the final decision will be announced when its official announcement of joining Atletico Madrid, and then we will know whether the core strategy of the Red and White Army includes strengthening the Club World Cup.

When the situation is not yet clear, Pochettino has taken the lead and included Cardoso on the list of international friendly matches against Switzerland and Turkey, allowing him to officially participate in the training camp of the Stars and Stripes.

Although Cardoso's intention to represent Atletico Madrid in the 2025 Club World Cup is obvious, the potential impact cannot be ignored. If he chooses to devote himself to the Club World Cup journey, his position in the United States may be replaced by young players recruited by Pochettino, and players such as Taylor Adams are more likely to lock in the main players.

Quin Sullivan and Sebastian Berkard are quietly rising, and these players who have played a decisive role in the AP League alone are continuing to improve in the White Waves of Vancouver and Philadelphia United. More importantly, winning Pochettino's trust is crucial. The 2026 World Cup is close to you, and Cardoso must think twice before making the final decision.