Napoli requests loan of Thiago Almada from Atlético

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The winter market is buzzing with a high-voltage operation that directly links Napoli to the offices of the Metropolitano. The Italian entity has formally requested Atlético de Madrid for the loan of Thiago Almada, seeking dynamism for their attacking line.

Antonio Conte aims to bring in the Argentine playmaker for six months, including a purchase option valued at 25 million euros. This figure would slightly surpass the fixed investment that the Atlético club recently made to bring in the player from Brazilian Botafogo. The current context favors this move, as the forward has not managed to establish himself in Diego Pablo Simeone's tactical plans.

Market opportunity for Napoli and Antonio Conte

The Neapolitan team, reigning champions of Serie A, understands that strengthening the creative zone is vital to retain their crown. Under Conte's guidance, the team is looking for pieces that fit into a much more vertical and aggressive offensive scheme. The Italian strategist envisions a dream trio where Thiago Almada's talent combines with the power of Hojlund and Neres. This South American and European partnership promises to bring back that creative spark to the southern Italian side that sometimes seems to fade away.

Historically, Napoli has always closely followed the steps of the young Albiceleste, considering him an ideal fit for their institutional style. Currently, the player's contractual and sports circumstances in Spain have turned this old desire into an irresistible market opportunity. For the Italian club, acquiring a talent of this magnitude mid-season would be a statement of authority over their rivals.

Thiago Almada's fit in Simeone's scheme

The player's reality in Madrid is complex, having amassed only 571 minutes of play across a total of 15 official matches. Despite contributing two goals and an assist, his role has been secondary, mainly acting as a game-changer coming off the bench. Atlético de Madrid finds itself in a position where it needs to free up wage mass and slots to venture into the transfer market. Simeone has prioritized the arrival of a left-back or a top-tier center-back to strengthen a defense that has shown weaknesses.

In this scenario, the departure of the talented Argentine midfielder would allow the Argentine coach to balance his squad in positions he deems critical. If Napoli manages to finalize the operation, the player would find the necessary prominence to continue growing in the elite European football scene. The 25 million euros economic proposal is tempting for the Atlético board, which would immediately recoup the investment made.

The future of the Argentine playmaker in Serie A

The versatility of this player allows him to act both as a classic playmaker and leaning towards the wings with inward diagonal movements. This ability to unbalance is precisely what Napoli seeks to break down tight defensive blocks in the Italian championship. Adapting to Serie A is often demanding, but Conte's style of play offers the necessary guarantees for him to shine soon. Napoli fully trusts that this move will be the definitive boost to secure their leadership and pursue back-to-back league titles.

Negotiations are ongoing as the player's circle views a change to such a passionate football environment positively. Thiago Almada's destiny seems to be moving away from the Manzanares River to be tinged in blue in an operation that benefits all parties involved.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Napoli pide al Atlético la cesión de Thiago Almada