Atletico Working on Signing Lisandro Martinez

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Atlético de Madrid has initiated contacts with Manchester United to finalize the signing of Lisandro Martínez, the 28-year-old Argentine center-back who has become the latest request from Diego Pablo Simeone in this summer transfer market.

The Atlético board seeks to take advantage of the defender's contractual situation, whose contract in England expires in 2027, to complete his transfer for an amount around 40 million euros ($43 million), aiming to build a world-class defense alongside full-back Marc Pubill.

Simeone wants the signing of Lisandro Martínez

The central defender has delivered great performances in the Premier League and has consolidated his enormous international reputation after shining with the Argentina National Team in the 2026 World Cup. Despite struggling with muscle injuries in recent seasons, his competitive level when fit remains undisputed in European circles.

Atlético de Madrid values particularly that the player is in a stage of full professional maturity, with the essential experience to lead the rearguard from the first pre-season training session.

Diego Pablo Simeone's reasons for demanding the signing of Lisandro Martínez

The Atlético coach confesses to being a true fan of the footballing qualities possessed by the Gualeguay defender, highlighting his aggression in anticipating rival forwards. Despite his height of 1.75 meters, the defender boasts outstanding aerial game dominance due to his excellent leap and impeccable tactical positioning in the heart of the penalty area.

Furthermore, the excellent ball distribution ensured by the left foot of the Manchester United defender represents a crucial technical skill that the Argentine coach of the Atlético team demands to energize his squad's gameplay. The coach's intention is to solidify an impenetrable defense by pairing the Argentine with Marc Pubill, providing the backline with the necessary defensive strength to aim for all titles.

Manchester United's selling conditions and Atlético de Madrid's budget

The feasibility of this transfer in favor of Atlético de Madrid is greatly favored by the stance of Old Trafford's leadership, which would not be averse to making a definitive sale of the center-back this summer. The Red Devils' strategist, Michael Carrick, has given the green light to the departure of his player but has set as an essential condition that the technical department ensures a top-notch replacement.

To cover the imminent absence of the Albiceleste gem, the British team is closely monitoring Dutchman Micky van de Ven from Tottenham and the solid defender from Aston Villa, Ezri Konsa. The Atlético squad knows that the valuation set at 40 million euros is an unavoidable market opportunity considering the devaluation of the player's worth due to his medical history.

The Madrid sports management is already finalizing the contract terms, which will be formally presented to the Premier League offices in the coming days of July 2026. With the imminent departure of the Norwegian international Alexander Sørloth and the potential sale of Julián Álvarez, the arrival of a defensive leader would quell fans' doubts about the team's structure.

Atlético de Madrid will push negotiation deadlines with financial caution, trusting that Lisandro Martínez's desire to compete under the Spanish sun will accelerate the definitive signing of the agreements. The club's new sports project requires the fierceness, character, and tactical solidity that only a signing of this caliber can ensure to regain European dominance.

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