Simeone wants to fish in Villarreal

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Atlético de Madrid has joined the battle for the signing of Alberto Moleiro, an attacking midfielder from Villarreal, for the second half of the season. The next target for Atlético's signings aims to strengthen their offensive rotation.

Diego Simeone has requested the arrival of the forward to cover a potential vacancy left by Álex Baena, who is of interest to the Premier League. However, the leadership of Villarreal values the player's sale at a figure between 50 and 60 million euros.

Simeone's Request at Atlético de Madrid and Villarreal's Demands

Diego Simeone called for the inclusion of Alberto Moleiro to ensure a profile of breakthrough and creativity after learning about English interest in Álex Baena. Nevertheless, the Villarreal hierarchy is not willing to lower the valuation of 50 to 60 million euros set for the 23-year-old player, who joined the club in July 2025 from Las Palmas for 16 million euros, with a contract valid until 2030.

The forward has 14 caps with the Spanish U-21 national team, and his increased value has halted any intention of a low-cost transfer.

Competition with Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, and Manchester City

Alongside Atlético de Madrid's project, clubs like FC Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, and Manchester City are monitoring the situation of the winger. The three European technical departments have sent scouts to Villarreal's matches to evaluate the player's tactical fit in their respective squads.

The player prefers to continue his progression in LaLiga, giving an advantage to the Madrid board over Premier League and Bundesliga clubs.

Atlético de Madrid's Financial Planning for the Negotiation

The Atlético de Madrid board is assessing the budget viability to carry out the operation if the high-priced sale of Álex Baena to England materializes. The financial injection from the Premier League would enable reaching the required figure in Castellón without breaching LaLiga's financial control rules.

The Atlético executives trust that the guaranteed prominence offered by the coaching staff will convince the forward to prioritize the Madrid proposal. The Atlético de Madrid analysts will keep a close eye on Alberto Moleiro's official matches during November and December 2026.

If the Villarreal board agrees to a staggered payment structure or to lower their financial demands, Atlético de Madrid will present their first formal offer in the next winter transfer window.

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