Atlético Madrid reactivates its interest in Thiago Almada

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Atlético Madrid is back in the race for Thiago Almada. The club has reignited its interest in the Argentine attacking midfielder with the idea that, in the medium term, he could be the natural successor to Antoine Griezmann, whose future seems to be away from the Metropolitano in a couple of years.

The Rojiblanco sports management is carefully monitoring the player's contractual situation, which has become very delicate after Olympique Lyon's relegation to Ligue 2. Almada wants to stay in the elite and his name has started gaining momentum throughout Europe.

Atlético Madrid wants to sign Thiago Almada

Lyon has set an initial price of 40 million euros as the release clause, but several offices consider this value unsustainable given the French club's context. Almada, 23, does not want to return to Brazil—despite being under contract with Botafogo—and his desire is to continue in a competitive league in Europe. Benfica has emerged as one of the main suitors, even willing to take on the deal if they manage to lower the cost.

Meanwhile, Atlético is weighing the risks and benefits of a significant investment in a player who still needs to prove consistency in Europe. He has shown flashes during his time at Lyon, but his stats—two goals and four assists in 21 matches—are still far from his explosive period in the MLS. Nonetheless, his quality and versatility continue to attract Simeone, who sees him as a potential structural replacement for when the time comes to take over after Griezmann's departure. If market conditions allow it, Atlético might attempt a move that seemed impossible just a few months ago.

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