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Álex Baena, 25-year-old midfielder from Atlético de Madrid, has received an offer of 80 million euros from the Tottenham transfer market to leave the red and white team. The proposal comes after his performance with Spain at Wembley, where he scored a goal and provided an assist against England on September 26.
Álex Baena sparks Tottenham's interest
The Tottenham's proposal places an amount on the table higher than Baena's current market value, which is around 40 million euros according to Transfermarkt. Additionally, the player is under contract with Atlético de Madrid until June 30, 2030, so the Madrid entity is not facing an urgent contractual situation.
Atlético acquired Baena from Villarreal in the summer of 2025 and fixed his connection until 2030. The Castellón club received an amount that was around 50 million euros, according to reports on that operation, including variables.
The English proposal comes after a start to the season with 4 goals and 1 assist in 8 matches with Atlético in LaLiga and the Champions League before the international break. In the domestic league, he has 4 goals and 1 assist in 7 games.
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Spain once again showcases Álex Baena
The Wembley match further raised Álex Baena's exposure. The player came on in the 55th minute against England and scored the 2-2 equalizer just minutes later; he then assisted Mikel Oyarzabal for the final 2-3.
The performance took place in Spain's first match in the 2026/27 Nations League, played on September 26, confirming his recent figures with the national team. Baena is part of Luis de la Fuente's squad for the match against Croatia on September 29.
The situation now forces Atlético de Madrid to consider an 80 million euros offer for a player with five more years on his contract. The Madrid club has not publicly communicated a position on the offer, while Tottenham emerges as the first suitor to present a specific amount.
Atlético de Madrid must decide before the January market
The English interest is not isolated. Recent reports had already placed Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa among the Premier League clubs keeping an eye on Baena for the winter market.
The next reference will be the January 2027 market. With Baena under contract until 2030 and a market value of 40 million, an 80 million offer would compel Atlético de Madrid to set the price for a potential exit and Tottenham to decide whether to increase their proposal. Meanwhile, Álex Baena will face the next international commitment with Spain before returning to Madrid.
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