Atletico Madrid have set their precedence targets for the summer time switch window, however may also should cowl for departures this summer time. The likes of Axel Witsel, Cesar Azpilicueta and Reinildo Mandava will all depart the membership on the finish of the Membership World Cup, and Angel Correa might observe them out of the door.
Correa was near leaving in January with a proposal from Saudi Arabia, however the two sides couldn’t agree a deal. Nonetheless rumours over his future surfaced once more in March, with Correa reportedly agreeing a transfer to Mexican aspect Tigres. Atletico Madrid then denied any settlement with one other membership publicly in Could.
🇦🇷🔴⚪️ Query: “How would you outline ‘Cholismo’?”
Julian Alvarez: “It’s the membership’s id — Cholo’s id in any case these years. We really feel linked to it and we’ll preserve believing in that concept to provide our greatest tomorrow.” pic.twitter.com/GCaCXEEjAm
– Atletico Universe (@atletti Universe) June 19, 2025
Deal agreed for Correa to go away
After a decade on the membership although, it does appear Correa is on his approach out. That a lot was evident by his tears and farewells to the Metropolitano on the ultimate day of the season, and Marca now say that a proposal has arrived and the golf equipment are in talks to agree a deal. Correa has a five-year deal on the desk, and is in search of a assured beginning spot to maintain his place in Argentina’s World Cup squad subsequent yr.
🚨🇲🇽 Ángel Correa to Tigres, right here we go! Deal confirmed for the ahead to go away Atlético Madrid and transfer to Mexico.
After talks at superior levels in Could, deal now finished and 5 yr contract for Correa as @clmerlo reviews. pic.twitter.com/fFmBWM4en3
– Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) June 18, 2025
Fabrizio Romano goes a step additional, saying {that a} deal has already been agreed between Tigres and Atletico.
Substitute recognized in Brazil
Los Colchoneros have had time to organize for his exit, and have discovered whom they consider to be Correa’s alternative in Brazil. Diario AS report that Atletico will transfer for Corinthians ahead Yuri Alberto, 24, after preliminary contacts in mid-April. They are going to be again in contact with the Brazilian after the Membership World Cup.
AS Roma and Everton are additionally following Alberto, however Atletico have a slight benefit within the race, together with his price ticket set at round €20m.
A superb match for Atletico
Atletico really feel that Alberto is worth for cash, high quality and has room to develop, therefore he suits the invoice for Los Colchoneros. This season enjoying alongside former participant Memphis Depay, Alberto has scored 13 objectives and given one help in 35 appearances for the Brazilian giants. He made his Brazil debut again in 2023, and has already made 308 appearances (110 objectives, 29 assists) in his profession, enjoying for 4 completely different groups. That included a quick spell in 2021-22 at Zenit St. Petersburg.
Alberto does have a contract till 2027, and Globo Esporte report that Corinthians have promised Memphis that they may make an effort to retain Alberto.