Surprise at Atlético: Giménez can leave

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José María Giménez, a 31-year-old center-back, could stop being a player for Atlético de Madrid in this market, as he has sparked the interest of Sevilla on the last day of the transfer window. The main obstacle for a departure within LaLiga is his salary: the rojiblanco team would have to cover around 80% of his wages to make the operation viable.

The Sevilla club has inquired about the defender's situation as they seek to strengthen their squad before the market closes on this September 1. Atlético, on the other hand, keeps the door open for departures to reduce their wage bill and make room for their latest operations.

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El Sevilla FC goes for a high-profile center-back and asks Atlético about José María Giménez on a loan deal.

Can you imagine the Uruguayan in Sevilla colors?

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— OrgulloBiri.com Sevilla FC (@orgullobiri) September 1, 2026

Sevilla Inquires about José María Giménez

Sevilla's interest provides José María Giménez with an alternative that had not fully materialized during the summer. The Uruguayan has been open to a possible exit, but so far, no proposals have aligned with both Atlético's economic needs and the player's situation.

The issue lies in the salary cost. The Andalusian club does not have enough margin to cover the entire salary of the center-back and requires Atlético de Madrid to cover about 80% of the wages during the operation.

This distribution turns any agreement into an economic decision for the rojiblancos. Giménez is under contract until 2028, having extended his deal for three more seasons in the last renewal with the club.

The defender joined Atlético in 2013 at 18 years old and has been part of the first team since then. He won the LaLiga titles in 2013-14 and 2020-21, in addition to the 2018 UEFA Europa League and two Super Cups, one from Spain and the other from Europe.

Atlético de Madrid Faces More Defensive Competition

José María Giménez's sporting situation has also changed during this market. The arrival of Cristian Romero has increased the competition in the center of defense, where Simeone also has David Hancko, Robin Le Normand, and Marc Pubill.

The Uruguayan has had limited involvement at the beginning of the season. Simeone called upon him against Villarreal after Le Normand's expulsion and used him again in the closing minutes of the match against Sevilla.

Injuries have also affected his continuity at various stages. This, coupled with the new defensive setup, has led Atlético to consider an exit if an economically viable solution in line with his contract emerges.

The operation could also impact Atlético's recent moves. The club has multiple fronts open and needs to free up wage space to complete signings before 11:59 PM on September 1, the deadline for the transfer market in Spain.

The club is also monitoring Jorge Salinas, a Racing defender with a €16 million release clause who can play both as a center-back and a left-back. His name is among the alternatives considered by the sporting management should there be movements in defense.

The future of José María Giménez will now depend on whether Atlético and Sevilla find a way to split his wages in the final hours of the market. Without an agreement that allows the Andalusian club to fit the operation within their economic constraints, the center-back will remain at Atlético under contract until 2028, competing for minutes in LaLiga.

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