Fabrizio Romano: Atlético Madrid completed a new signing for 34 million

Atlético Madrid has sealed the signing of Dávid Hancko, the Slovak defender from Feyenoord, who has become the new top priority to strengthen the red-and-white defense. After the collapse of the deal with Al Nassr in recent hours, the Metropolitano club has strongly reactivated an operation that had been on stand-by for months. The player himself has already given the green light to his arrival, and the Atleti team has put forward a package of around €34 million with included variables.

🚨🔴⚪️ Atlético Madrid are closing in on David Hancko deal after Al Nassr deal collapsed at signing stage.

Atléti offered package under €34m with add-ons included to Feyenoord.

Hancko already said yes to Atléti. 🤝🏻 pic.twitter.com/vp1RZMs44F

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 23, 2025

Atlético's interest in Hancko is not new. Since last summer, the center-back has been on Simeone's radar, who particularly values his solidity, leadership, and versatility in the backline. The player's failed move to the Saudi league, in an episode that has caused controversy due to the treatment received upon arrival at the concentration hotel, has paved the way for the Madrilenians, who have seized the opportunity to resume negotiations with Feyenoord, this time with more success.

Dávid Hancko, on the verge of joining Atlético Madrid

The signing has become an urgent matter for Atlético, who, during the preseason in Los Ángeles de San Rafael, is showing deficiencies in defense. The absences of Giménez and Lenglet have forced Simeone to improvise, even fielding Marcos Llorente as a defender. With Reinildo, Witsel, and Azpilicueta out of the team, the arrival of a center-back was non-negotiable.

Hancko is emerging as the chosen one over other alternatives like Renato Veiga. The club will only sign one of the two, and the Slovak has taken the lead. The operation is close to being finalized and could be completed in the coming hours, bolstering a sector in need of urgent assurances.

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