Atletico Madrid watch 8th addition slip through hands

Atletico Madrid have been in pole place to safe the signing of VfB Stuttgart playmaker Enzo Millot, but it surely now seems they are going to miss out on the Frenchman. Los Colchoneros had been negotiating with Millot for a lot of the final two weeks, however couldn’t get the deal over the road with loads of competitors.

The 23-year-old stood out as some of the spectacular creators within the Bundesliga final season, however has a launch clause of simply €20m, which means Stuttgart have been roughly engaged on the belief of his exit this summer time. Atletico have been reportedly keen to activate that launch clause, however have been unable to achieve a deal on private phrases with Millot. This has since been disputed by MD, who say that Atletico supplied the cash however over a cost plan reasonably than by paying the discharge clause, which the German aspect weren’t eager on.

🚨 The cost phrases proposed by Atlético Madrid to Stuttgart for Enzo Millot didn’t persuade the German membership.@JaviGomara/@mundodeportivo pic.twitter.com/A54LWHEVdA

— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) August 4, 2025

Saudi Arabia to get deal over the road

In accordance with Fabrizio Romano, Saudi Arabian aspect Al Ahli have hijacked the deal. There was a suggestion that Atletico have been competing in opposition to Premier League sides for his signature, with Tottenham Hotspur carefully linked to him. Millot has agreed a verbal cope with Al Ahli, who will activate his launch clause.

🚨🇸🇦 EXCLUSIVE: Al Ahli agree deal to signal Enzo Millot from Stuttgart, right here we go!

Shock transfer to hijack Atlético Madrid deal, regardless of Spurs hyperlinks Millot will play for Al Ahli.

Verbal settlement executed on participant/membership aspect. Board and coach Jaissle with big effort on this one. pic.twitter.com/JvMP6xJjPT

– Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) August 4, 2025

Plan B for Atletico Madrid

Already it was reported final week that Atletico is perhaps pressured to show their attentions elsewhere, and so it has proved. Napoli ahead Giacomo Raspadori is the supposed different, however it isn’t more likely to be a simple deal for Los Rojiblancos both, with the Italian champions setting his asking worth at €30m.

The 25-year-old may arrive on a mortgage with an obligation to purchase, however Atletico are aiming to convey his price ticket down. The query being requested by many Atletico followers is why Los Rojiblancos is whether or not Raspadori suits in in addition to Millot, being a special model of participant, and extra ahead than midfielder.