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Atletico Madrid is keeping an eye on Jadon Sancho, the 26-year-old English winger, as one of their top priorities. Atletico Madrid's transfer market plans include welcoming him as a free agent, although Borussia Dortmund is also closely monitoring the player.
Sancho is currently without a club and is eager to secure his future quickly to join preseason training. His contractual situation allows direct negotiations with the player without the need for a transfer fee.
Atletico Madrid aims to capitalize on Sancho's free-agent status
Atletico Madrid sees the winger's contractual status as a concrete opportunity. The deal wouldn't require negotiating with a selling club but would involve agreeing on salary, signing bonus, and contract duration.
The player is keen to return to team training as soon as possible. Every week without a team decreases his chances of reaching the required physical condition of a squad already preparing for the upcoming season.
The Atletico management aims to make progress before new offers arise. The player's wage will be a central point of negotiation, given that his salary influenced several deals during his time in England.
Among Atletico Madrid's transfers, Sancho would provide an option for both wings. The English international has played on both the right and left sides during his stints at Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Borussia Dortmund.

Borussia Dortmund competes for Jadon Sancho
The primary competitor to Atletico Madrid is Borussia Dortmund, where Sancho achieved his best performance. The Englishman has had two spells at the German club and is familiar with both their sporting structure and the Bundesliga.
His first period at Dortmund ended in 2021 when he was transferred to Manchester United for around 85 million euros. He later returned on loan during the second half of the 2023-2024 season.
Their mutual understanding makes a new stint in Germany a possibility. However, Dortmund would also need to reach an economic agreement with the player, who can choose his destination without club negotiations.
German competition pushes Atletico Madrid to expedite proceedings. Sancho is eager to secure a team soon, focusing on regaining playing rhythm in training and being ready for the season's start.
Salary will shape Atletico Madrid's transfer market
The absence of a transfer fee doesn't mean the deal is cost-free. Atletico Madrid will need to cover the annual salary, potential signing bonus, and fees related to the agreement.
The contract length will also influence the decision. The club must balance wage costs with offering the player stability after his spells at Dortmund, Chelsea, and Aston Villa.
For Atletico Madrid, the deal presents a market opportunity but requires finalizing personal terms before Borussia Dortmund makes a definitive offer.
The next step will involve defining a contract offer. Atletico Madrid aims to outpace the competition, while Sancho hopes to settle his near-future quickly to join his next coach's training sessions.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Atlético de Madrid acelera por el fichaje de Jadon Sancho
