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Even when Rodrigo de Paul is to exit Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone is unlikely to be in need of Argentina internationals at his disposal subsequent season. Los Colchoneros are shifting for one more of de Paul’s worldwide teammates as a substitute for Angel Correa.
Correa by no means locked down a beginning position for Atletico in his decade on the membership, however did show to be to a superb supersub, and important depth for Simeone. With Antoine Griezmann growing old, and doubts about Alexander Sorloth, Los Rojiblancos are eager to usher in one other attacking choice to enrich their ahead line.
Thiago Almada transfer shut
Thiago Almada, who’s owned by Botafogo however spent the second half of the 2025 season on mortgage at Olympique Lyon, is considered near a transfer to Atletico. That’s in keeping with each Marca and Diario AS, though there’s little probability of Los Rojiblancos paying up Botafogo’s €40m asking value. It’s also famous that Almada shares the identical agent as Correa, who moved to Tigres in Mexico final week for €9m.
Benfica have been cited as Atletico’s most important competitors, however on Monday, File in Portugal decalred that the Eagles have been dropping out of the race for his signature. Zenit St. Petersburg and Nottingham Forest have additionally proven curiosity within the 24-year-old, however his choice to play below Simeone appears to be like to have swung the steadiness for Atletico.
Almada’s position at Atletico Madrid
Almada will battle for a spot within the beginning line-up, alongside worldwide teammates Julian Alvarez, Nahuel Molina and Giuliano Simeone. He has 10 caps for Argentina and 4 objectives, displaying a great reference to Alvarez whereas on worldwide obligation. He tends to function behind the ahead line, and is most just like Antoine Griezmann.
It’s also famous that Director of Soccer Carlos Bucero sees Almada as a powerful funding. Along with what he can convey on the pitch, Bucero is of the opinion that Almada is an effective alternative when it comes to price ticket, and is prone to produce a revenue in the event that they promote him on later. Atletico have additionally been linked to Almada on a number of events in recent times.
