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Nico González, a 28-year-old Argentine winger, is moving away from Atlético this transfer market as Juventus has changed its stance on his future. Diego Simeone wanted to bring the player back, but his performance against Parma and the situation of the Italian squad have reinforced the decision to keep him in Turin.
Nico González out of Atlético's plans
The situation has changed from previous weeks. Atlético had negotiated with Juventus to make Nico's loan permanent, which ended on June 30, 2026, after the initially planned purchase of 32 million euros did not materialize.
The red and white club had proposed an operation close to 25 million euros, including bonuses, an amount lower than the initially agreed option with Juventus. This economic disparity was one of the main obstacles to closing the return of the Argentine.
Simeone had insisted on González's continuity after having him during the past season. The coach valued his ability to perform in different positions in the offensive front, while Atlético kept open the possibility of negotiating a discount with Juventus.
However, the scenario has shifted in the final stretch of the market. Juventus needed to assess González's role in their squad, and the current sporting situation has reduced the chances of his departure.

Juventus changes the scenario after the match against Parma
Sporting factors gained importance this Saturday. González entered in the 57th minute against Parma and scored six minutes later to open Juventus' 2-0 win. The Argentine was decisive in a match where the Italian team secured their second victory in the first two Serie A matchdays.
The injury to Kenan Yildiz, who will undergo surgery for a fracture in his left foot, also alters Juventus' offensive needs. González can cover different attacking positions, and his performance against Parma enhances the value of keeping him within the squad.
The change poses a problem for Atlético, which had kept the option of signing open even after the loan ended. Mateu Alemany must now prioritize other market operations while Simeone loses one of the alternatives he had requested for his squad.
The situation also affects a possible deal with Alexander Sorloth. Juventus had revived their interest in the Atlético forward and had considered a scenario involving González, but Sorloth's physical condition and the economic conditions of the Madrid club complicated that path.
Simeone must seek another alternative
Atlético faces the final days of the market needing to reorganize their priorities. The addition of a striker to accompany Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sorloth is among the pending operations, while the club is also working on other positions.
For Nico González, the next step is to continue at Juventus if the decision communicated by the Italian club stands. His goal against Parma and the offensive absences have changed the context just before the market closes, leaving Atlético and Simeone with no easy way to reactivate the operation.
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