The 3 clubs that want to sign Thiago Almada

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The beginning of 2026 has brought a suffocating financial reality for Atlético de Madrid, which is forced to trim its squad to be able to make any signings. In this context of economic urgency, the club led by Enrique Cerezo has placed Argentine player Thiago Almada on the market, who has not managed to establish himself in Diego Pablo Simeone's scheme.

The lack of space in a congested midfield has sparked the immediate interest of three top European projects: Napoli, Aston Villa, and Sunderland. With an estimated value of around 25 million euros, the South American midfielder emerges as the big opportunity in the winter market for those seeking creativity in the final third.

Atlético de Madrid's dilemma with Napoli's interest

Atlético de Madrid entered January with their salary limit tied up due to significant investments made in the previous summer, hindering the registration of new players without prior sales. According to local reports, the departures of low-wage players have not had the necessary impact on the club's finances, forcing them to make drastic decisions.

Thiago Almada has become the primary candidate to leave the Spanish capital due to his limited playing time under the coaching staff of the "colchonero" team this season. The talented midfielder has only accumulated 570 minutes on the field, far below the expectations set after his successful spell at Botafogo. From Italy, Napoli has shown strong interest, viewing the Argentine as the ideal profile to complement their offensive rotation alongside figures like David Neres. Antonio Conte, Napoli's coach, seeks players to maintain the pace in the fight for the Scudetto, granting Almada the prominence he currently lacks.

Aston Villa and Sunderland vie for Thiago Almada's creativity

In England, the situation of the midfielder has not gone unnoticed by Unai Emery, who sees the Argentine as a strategic option for Aston Villa. The Basque coach believes his arrival would provide an extra dose of inventiveness in an area where names like Morgan Rogers or John McGinn already shine.

On the other hand, Sunderland has positioned itself as an unexpected competitor in this race, maintaining its status as a surprise team in the Premier League this season. The "Black Cats" board plans a luxury addition to their creativity department, seeking a player who can compete for an immediate starting position. The three interested institutions are willing to meet the figures requested by the Madrid club, facilitating a transaction that would benefit Atlético's cash flow. For the 24-year-old player, leaving Spain would represent an opportunity to relaunch a career that has been hampered by overbooking at the Metropolitano.

A necessary change of scenery for the Argentine talent

Considering that Lyon made a substantial investment for 50% of his rights before his arrival in Spain, the current transfer must be handled with surgical precision. Atlético de Madrid knows they cannot retain an asset of his value without giving him the necessary minutes to prevent his value from plummeting. Thiago Almada's situation seems far from Simeone's discipline, where he has only started five matches since the official championship began. This lack of continuity has hastened his market departure, making him the most sought-after "candy" by the sports directors of Serie A and the Premier League.

With the transfer window closing in a few days, the bidding war among Napoli, Aston Villa, and Sunderland promises strong emotions in international boardrooms. The fate of the Mar del Plata native will determine the success of the winter planning for a "rojiblanco" team that needs, above all, to free up salary space immediately.

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