Simeone chooses his new warrior for Atlético Madrid

Latest news about Atlético de Madrid. The red and white team is close to securing the continuity of Marc Pubill, a 23-year-old defender who has gone from having a secondary role to becoming an important piece under the orders of Diego Pablo Simeone. According to the information published this week, both parties have reached a preliminary agreement to extend his contract until June 2031, with a salary increase, although the signature is still pending.

Simeone consolidates Marc Pubill at Atlético de Madrid

Pubill's evolution explains the change in status within the red and white squad. The defender arrived from UD Almería in the summer of 2025, with an initial contract until 2030, but needed time to earn a stable place in the plans of the Argentine coach.

During his first season, Pubill played 19 league games, with 15 starts and 1,382 minutes. His participation increased over the months, ending the season with more presence in the team than at the beginning, eventually becoming a regular option to cover the right-back and reinforce the center of the defense.

His versatility has expanded Simeone's options. Although he can play as a full-back, he also offers resources as a center-back, a useful characteristic for a coach who adjusts the defensive structure based on the opponent and available absences.

The injury to Cristian Romero once again highlights that versatility. For the Champions League match against Stuttgart, scheduled for October 20, Pubill appears among the options to play in defense alongside David Hancko, according to reports in the sports press.

‼️ "MARC PUBILL WILL RENEW WITH ATLÉTICO" @MatteMoretto and the latest update on an agreement that is about to be closed. 🔴⚪️ #TRENDING https://t.co/fDtgP02Ax9

— DAZN España (@DAZN_ES) October 15, 2026

Marc Pubill's renewal, awaiting signature

Atlético wants to reflect the player's growth in the contract. The information spread by the journalist specialized in the market, Matteo Moretto, points to a preliminary agreement to extend the bond until 2031, after the club improved its initial proposal.

The operation also includes a salary increase, although the final amounts and a new release clause have not yet been publicly disclosed. For now, the agreement must be finalized with the final steps and the player's signature.

The commitment also responds to a sporting decision. Pubill is 23 years old and joined Atlético after standing out at Almería and in the lower categories of the Spanish national team. Furthermore, he was part of the team that won the Olympic gold in Paris 2024, an experience that strengthened his profile before making the leap to the Madrid team.

The club has also publicly dismissed the possibility of parting ways with him. Mateu Alemany, head of professional football, expressed the desire for Pubill to remain in the team for many years, while reports of interest from foreign clubs have increased attention on his future.

Simeone already counts on Pubill for the next stage of the season

The renewal would allow Atlético to protect a player who has gained importance since his arrival and prevent his contractual situation from becoming a pending issue during the upcoming transfer windows. His current bond ends in June 2030, so the extension would add, for now, one more season.

The next step is to finalize the details and formalize the agreement. Meanwhile, Simeone will have to continue managing Pubill's minutes between full-back and center-back, especially during the European calendar and while injured players recover.

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