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Atlético de Madrid has closed the signing of Nico González from Juventus with the aim of changing their poor start to the LaLiga season.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal includes an initial loan with an option to buy that could become mandatory for €33 million, contingent on the number of games he plays for the Rojiblancos.

🚨🔴⚪️ Nico González to Atlético Madrid, here we go! Deal agreed on initial loan with buy option that might become obligation for €33m package.

The obligation to buy is linked to the number of games Nico will play at Atléti.

Exclusive story, now confirmed. ✅🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/pxwjy22QKj

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 31, 2025

An Explicit Request from Simeone

Coach Diego Simeone had been asking for an attacker capable of disrupting one-on-one situations and who could perform on either flank. The arrival of Nico González perfectly fits that profile, offering speed, dribbling skills, and the ability to unlock tight defenses.

In his last season with Juventus, the Argentine played 40 games, scored 5 goals, and provided 4 assists. Although his role under Igor Tudor decreased, his individual qualities remain intact, and he will now have the opportunity to revive his career in a high-pressure environment.

The Tenth Signing for the Colchoneros

González's arrival marks the tenth addition for Atlético de Madrid in this summer transfer window. Earlier, significant names such as Álex Baena (€42 million from Villarreal), Dávid Hancko (€26 million from Feyenoord), Johnny Cardoso (€24 million from Betis), Giacomo Raspadori (€22 million from Napoli), Thiago Almada (€21 million from Botafogo), Matteo Ruggeri (€17 million from Atalanta), Marc Pubill (€16 million from Almería), Juan Musso (€3 million from Atalanta), and Clement Lenglet as a free agent after leaving Barcelona had already arrived.

In total, the club has invested €171 million, in addition to the obligation to buy Nico González. A strong bet to provide Simeone with a competitive squad that can perform well in both LaLiga and the Champions League.

Context: A Worrying Start

The signing comes at a crucial moment. Atlético has only garnered 2 out of 9 possible points at the start of the season, with defeats against Espanyol, and draws against Elche and Alavés. This situation has raised concerns among the board and put pressure on the coaching staff.

With figures like Julián Álvarez, Alexander Sørloth, Antoine Griezmann, and Thiago Almada, the arrival of Nico González aims to add alternatives and dynamism to a forward line that has not shown the expected effectiveness in the early stages of the season.

If the agreed conditions are met, the mandatory purchase of Nico González will solidify one of the most expensive squads in the club's history. Simeone will have a player who combines European experience, personal ambition, and a style that fits the characteristic intensity of Atlético de Madrid.

With this move, the Rojiblancos hope to correct their course and regain ground in a Spanish League that is just beginning but offers no room for mistakes.

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