José María Giménez, on the way out

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Atlético de Madrid is seeking an exit for José María Giménez, a 31-year-old center-back, in this summer transfer market. The departure of the Uruguayan is a direct request from Diego Pablo Simeone, who does not count on him for the next season.

As confirmed by Relevo, the football director Mateu Alemany is managing the transfer of the Uruguayan in order to free up his gross annual salary of €7.8 million and to pursue the signing of Cristian 'Cuti' Romero, a defender from Tottenham Hotspur, with whom the Madrid entity is negotiating.

Starting with some Atlético de Madrid.

Giménez's situation was conditioning Cuti Romero's arrival.

The departures of Molina and Ruggeri change the scenario. But the truth is that the club also wants the Uruguayan to leave due to his hefty contract.https://t.co/XQCuV6UKZl

— Marcos Durán (@marqoss) August 10, 2026

Jose María Giménez's Conditions

Giménez is under contract with Atlético de Madrid until June 2028, following his renewal signed in 2023, with a fixed salary of €7.8 million gross per year. The Uruguayan played 25 matches in the 2025/2026 season across the League, Copa, and Champions, losing prominence after the emergence of Marc Pubill and Dávid Hancko in the team's scheme.

In addition to his economic situation, he has an injury record, being absent for 48 matches over the last three seasons. Despite interest from Benfica, Milan, and several Liga MX clubs, the 31-year-old defender currently lacks formal offers that meet his financial demands or the transfer requirements set by Atlético's board.

Atlético de Madrid's Objective for Simeone's Three-Center-Back System

The departure of the Uruguayan is a priority for Atlético de Madrid to free up salary space and begin negotiations for Cuti Romero with Tottenham Hotspur. Diego Simeone has informed the 31-year-old player that he is not part of his plans for the 2026/2027 season, testing lineups with academy players ahead of the defender in pre-season sessions led by Luis Piñedo.

The coaching staff plans to revert to the three-center-back tactical system alongside Dávid Hancko, Marc Pubill, and Robin Le Normand. The arrival of the Argentine international from English football would complete the necessary defensive roster for competing in the league and the Champions League.

Mateu Alemany will hold meetings with José María Giménez's representatives during the second week of August 2026 to evaluate definitive transfer proposals. If Atlético de Madrid terminates the Uruguayan's contract before August 20, they will submit the first formal offer to Tottenham for Cuti Romero to join the first-team pre-season.

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