La Liga
Marcos Llorente, a 31-year-old central midfielder for Atlético de Madrid, has entered the radar of the Bayern Munich transfer market with his current red-and-white contract valid until June 2027. The German club is monitoring his situation along with other European teams, while Atlético is working to extend his contract.
Marcos Llorente, between Atlético de Madrid and Bayern
Bayern is among the clubs keeping an eye on Llorente's situation for a possible future incorporation, according to 'AS'. The interest is linked to his contract, as from January 2027, he will be able to negotiate freely with other teams to join without transfer fees in the summer.
The operation is not limited to the Bavarian team. Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester City are also reportedly interested in the player. Additionally, Barcelona is among the teams that have been monitoring his situation.
Llorente's estimated market value is around €19.9 million, while FootballTransfers estimates his transfer value at €13.5 million. These figures do not represent a financial demand from Atlético, which is still trying to secure the player's future through a renewal.
The sporting context explains part of this interest. Llorente has started in all 7 LaLiga matches played by Atlético until the derby on September 20 and also began as a starter against Liverpool in the Champions League, scoring the 1-0.
🚨 The BAYERN is INTERESTED in MARCOS LLORENTE! pic.twitter.com/fUH8NWfdUQ
— Diario AS (@diarioas) September 26, 2026
Spain no longer determines Llorente's future
Llorente announced on September 3 his retirement from Spain after winning the 2026 World Cup. He concluded his international career with 27 caps, two World Cups, and one Euro, stating that the decision was made even before the tournament in the United States.
This decision allows the player to focus solely on Atlético. Diego Simeone publicly endorsed the choice, mentioning that Llorente will remain at the club as long as he wants to continue playing.
The Madrid-born player's performance continues to carry weight within the squad. In his last full season, he played 29 LaLiga matches, and since joining Atlético in 2019, he has surpassed 300 official appearances. In the 2025/26 season, he ended with 37 goals and 45 assists accumulated for the club, as noted by market sources.
Therefore, Atlético faces the upcoming months with a specific priority: securing the extension before Llorente reaches the last six months of his contract. If discussions do not progress, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, and other clubs will be able to negotiate directly with the player from January 2027, making his continuity an open matter for the market.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Bayern va a por Marcos Llorente
