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Atlético de Madrid is trying to react against the clock following one of the toughest blows of the season. The defeat against Bodo Glimt in the Champions League, which left the team out of the Top-8 when everything seemed to be going well, has caused an internal earthquake within the club.
The image displayed in Europe has been internally deemed unacceptable and has forced the sports management to rethink the roadmap for the winter transfer market. With just a few days left before the end of January, Atlético is urgently moving to secure significant signings to strengthen a squad that has been clearly pinpointed.
The market accelerates after the European disaster
There is a feeling at the Metropolitano that this transfer window cannot pass without action. The failure in the Champions League has exposed structural deficiencies, particularly in the midfield, where the team has lost control, pace, and clarity in decisive moments.
Diego Simeone has conveyed his concerns to the sports management, aware that the season could definitively turn if immediate corrections are not made. The premature elimination has not only been a sporting blow but also economic and emotional, something that the dressing room still feels.
Therefore, the club has decided to activate operations that were in the study phase and turn them into concrete movements. The priority is clear: to incorporate experienced players who can perform from day one and raise the team's competitive level in the crucial stretch of the season.
Aleix García, the chosen midfielder
One of the names that has gained strength in recent hours is Aleix García. The Spanish midfielder, 28 years old, is one of the profiles highly appreciated by the coaching staff for his ability to organize play, tactical reading, and ball reliability.
Currently at Bayer Leverkusen, Aleix García could return to LaLiga with Atlético de Madrid. According to the latest information, the red and white club has already made a formal offer of 25 million euros to secure his services, a figure that reflects the urgency and determination of the operation.

The player views positively the possibility of returning to Spain and taking on a leading role in a club that competes for titles. Simeone believes that his arrival would help stabilize the midfield, bring composure in big games, and offer a clean ball exit that the team is currently lacking.
The decision lies with Bayer Leverkusen
Now the ball is in Bayer Leverkusen's court. The German club signed Aleix García approximately a year and a half ago for around 18 million euros and has positively assessed his performance, although they do not consider him indispensable.
Atlético's offer represents an interesting capital gain for the Germans, but it also obliges them to search for a replacement in a hurry in the winter transfer market, complicating the operation. In Germany, they don't rule out the sale but want to ensure that the departure does not weaken the team at a crucial moment in the season.
Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid is confident that the outcome will be positive. The player's willingness and the offered amount favor the red and white club, which hopes to close the deal in the coming days if no unforeseen events arise.
The colchonero club knows that they cannot afford another setback like the one experienced in the Champions League. The signing of Aleix García would be a clear message: Atlético does not give up and is ready to react decisively. The final days of January will be crucial to witness if this reaction translates into actions.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Oferta del Atlético de Madrid por Aleix García
