Atlético wants to sign a South American gem

The Atletico team wants to strengthen and rejuvenate its squad for the upcoming season.

Javier Parra Peña | 21 Jul 2026 | 02.00
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Atlético wants to sign a South American gem
Atlético wants to sign a South American gem

Atlético de Madrid has initiated procedures to try to sign Lautaro Rivero, a 22-year-old center-back belonging to River Plate, in this summer's transfer market, where the Colchonero team hopes to build a competitive squad to contend for LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League.

The Madrid-based club plans to outperform the rest of the European competitors with an economic proposal starting from a minimum floor of €10 million set in Buenos Aires.

Atlético de Madrid Sets Sights on Lautaro Rivero

According to information published by the daily As, the Colchonero sports management has decided to take action to incorporate the defender into the Metropolitano's defensive scheme. Direct monitoring by Diego Simeone has lasted for several months, with the coaching staff being the main advocate for his signing.

The technical reports at Atlético de Madrid detail that the player is left-footed and stands at 1.85 meters, ideal conditions for integrating into the defensive line. The defender excels in defensive interceptions, has a clean ball distribution with good long passing ability, and possesses the versatility needed to perform on the right side.

The progress shown by the player in the Argentine league with River Plate has solidified his immediate performance potential in European football. The operation's value, set at €10 million, is a completely manageable amount for the Madrid team's treasury, which aims to strengthen its defense without compromising its salary limit.

Atlético Wants to Sign a South American Gem

Competition in the Battle for the Signing of Lautaro Rivero

​The Atlético de Madrid is not advancing alone in this market race and must counter the interest of several institutions from the continent. Real Sociedad closely monitors the player and wanted to proceed with negotiations to include him in their team in San Sebastián.

In addition to the competition in the Spanish La Liga, the Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund have formal interest, seeking talent in South American football this summer. Likewise, Udinese from Serie A is monitoring the defender's conditions to try to structure an attractive contract proposal to compete with the Spanish offer.

The upcoming weeks of August will be crucial in determining the defender's destination, as River Plate aims to resolve the transfer before the registration deadline. Atlético de Madrid plans to intensify contacts with the Argentine club's representatives in the coming days to finalize the payment terms and secure the central defender's signature.

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