Atlético in the race for a €60M signing

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The Atlético de Madrid has burst onto the scene in the market to try to sign Antonio Nusa, the Norwegian forward from RB Leipzig who is delivering an outstanding performance in the 2026 World Cup. The Norwegian is the new request of Cholo Simeone for the attack.

The Atlético Madrid technical secretariat, which is also working on bringing in Kang-In Lee, aims to strengthen its offensive line and provide more tactical options to the squad led by Diego Simeone for the upcoming league season.

The sports management of the Madrid club acknowledges that the operation will not be easy due to the intense international competition unleashed for the 21-year-old winger. According to information from TEAMtalk, the rojiblanco team shares interest in Spain with FC Barcelona, in a tough negotiation where significant British and Italian giants are also involved.

Arsenal among five PL clubs eyeing RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa (valued ~€60m, contract to 2029).

Young and explosive — could add real bite to the attack. Worth watching. pic.twitter.com/cbq0xJ3FUO

— Moba10 (@Mova_11) July 9, 2026

Atlético de Madrid in the race for Antonio Nusa

The Argentine coach envisions the young Nordic footballer as an ideal piece to enhance the rotation on the wings due to his proven ability to play on both sides. His main position as a left winger would immediately offer a range of possibilities in the scheme, providing dynamic solutions to the needs of the forward line.

The presence of this new asset would allow Nigerian Ademola Lookman to regularly vacate the wing and start operating as an attacking midfielder in the organization. Likewise, the versatility of the Leipzig forward would facilitate giving rest and rotating with Giuliano Simeone on the right side of the team's attacking line. The record of the young forward in Germany reflects steady growth after leaving Belgian side Bruges in the 2024 transfer window. Atlético de Madrid has detailed reports endorsing his explosive speed, dribbling ability, and tactical maturity to quickly link up in the final third of the pitch.

Atlético de Madrid faces tough competition for Nusa's signing

The winger's performance with Saxony's team shirt was remarkable during the past regular season in German lands. The Scandinavian international accumulated a record of 5 goals and 4 assists in official matches of the Bundesliga and the German Cup.

In total, the speedy forward has already played 71 official matches, scoring 10 goals and providing 11 assists wearing the energy drink franchise's kit. Aware of the high interest generated, the leaders of the German team have hurried to value their player's rights at a figure exceeding €60 million. This high valuation surpasses by far the net €21 million that the German club originally paid to the Belgian entity a couple of seasons ago. If they decide to make a move, the Metropolitano executives will have to battle against at least ten European powerhouses aiming to hinder the player's arrival in LaLiga.

Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Crystal Palace, and Aston Villa lead the group of contenders from England. Simultaneously, AS Roma, Juventus, and Napoli monitor the player's contractual situation from Italy, forcing Atlético de Madrid to meticulously plan a financial strategy involving precise numbers. The forward is currently focused with the Norwegian National Team, being a key component of the Scandinavian squad's tactics. In just a couple of days, the speedy 21-year-old winger will face a crucial match against England in the demanding quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup.

The showcase of the World Cup tournament could further increase the final transfer cost if the player delivers another outstanding individual performance in the upcoming matches. The noble ranks of the rojiblanca entity observe the events with the premise of accurately assessing their financial variables before submitting a formal written proposal. Atlético de Madrid will seek to leverage the attractiveness of its sports project to convince the player against the greater financial muscle of the English league. With advanced discussions on other reinforcements and the preseason scheduled, the next few weeks will be crucial to see if the long-awaited signing of Antonio Nusa is finalized.

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