Atlético de Madrid wants to fish in Manchester City

Simeone has his eye on a midfielder from Manchester City who wants to leave in the summer.

Javier Parra Peña | 30 May 2026 | 02.00
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Atlético de Madrid wants to fish in Manchester City.
Atlético de Madrid wants to fish in Manchester City.

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The board of directors of Atlético de Madrid is planning a profound restructuring in its squad to compensate for the confirmed and historic summer departure of Antoine Griezmann. The red and white offices are simultaneously facing Barcelona's pursuit of Julián Álvarez, who has already formally expressed his strong desire to leave the local discipline. Faced with such instability, the absolute priority of the Atletico technical department is to carry out a truly colossal investment in midfield. The Madrid club is in ongoing negotiations to convince Bernardo Silva, in a direct dispute with the Camp Nou offices. Regardless of the destination of the Portuguese star, the Madrid team is eager to secure the signing of the talented organizer from the Netherlands national team, Tijjani Reijnders. The dynamic midfielder from Manchester City, 27 years old, emerges as the ideal profile to lead the game. Information disclosed by specialist Matteo Moretto confirms that formal initial contacts between both boards have already taken place. The Italian sporting director details that the transaction presents extreme accounting complexity due to the player's contract protection until June 2030. The British team paid fifty-five million euros last year, which will demand a significant amount. However, the Spanish ace's main asset lies in guaranteeing him the mantle of absolute starter in the new sports project. His secondary role under Pep Guardiola, scoring seven goals in forty-seven matches, fuels his desires. The imminent appointment of coach Enzo Maresca at the celestial bench will be crucial to formally unlock the transfer this summer. Atlético de Madrid assumes total prominence during the summer period, determined to present the essential financial arguments. The top management aims to expedite formal discussions to provide coach Diego Pablo Simeone with a historic orchestral conductor. Atlético de Madrid aims to fish in Manchester City

Diego Simeone's restructuring and Atlético de Madrid's determined pursuit of Tijjani Reijnders

The management spearheading operations at San Blas seeks to incorporate a bastion with excellent distribution. Atlético de Madrid believes that the technical conditions of the Dutch playmaker will significantly boost associative fluidity in rival territory. Initial talks with the player's environment aim to entice him with the promise of being the undisputed master of the central circle. The economic demands set by Manchester's executives will require the Atlético board to be extremely precise in managing the financial accounts. Atlético de Madrid is well aware that the 27-year-old midfielder will bring astonishing consistency in the most demanding matches. Technical reports support the execution of this strategic move to definitively enhance competitiveness in local tournaments.

Tijjani Reijnders facing the great opportunity to switch the celestial bench for the Metropolitano

The prospect of joining LaLiga's ambitious sporting project fully entices the talented Dutch midfielder. Atlético de Madrid emerges as the ideal football platform for the former Serie A player to regain regularity. The upcoming weeks of June will be vital to determine if the intentions of both boards can successfully converge. The player's passing finesse and late runs into the area will provide invaluable variations to the squad. Atlético de Madrid will approach this transfer period focused on successfully securing the conductor that their coach requires. Bilateral negotiations will significantly intensify once the British team's new coach delivers the verdict on rotation. Atlético de Madrid will test its undeniable global institutional influence to secure the signing of Europe's most elegant midfielder. It remains to be seen if the proposal convinces the player's advisors to witness the Dutch powerhouse shine in red and white. The countdown to witnessing the birth of the new engine room has officially begun in the boardrooms.

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