The 3 free signings Atletico Madrid wants in the summer

Mateu Alemany has a clear plan to rebuild Atlético de Madrid's squad in the summer.

Javier Parra Peña | 30 Jan 2026 | 01.00
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The 3 free signings that Atlético Madrid wants in the summer
The 3 free signings that Atlético Madrid wants in the summer

The sports management of Atlético de Madrid, led by Mateu Alemany, has launched an ambitious plan to attract talent without transfer fees next summer. At the Metropolitano offices, the situations of Marcos Senesi, Dusan Vlahovic, and Vitaliy Mykolenko, whose contracts are ending soon, are being closely monitored.

This roadmap aims to balance the club's financial situation while ensuring a technical quality improvement across all lines of Diego Pablo Simeone's scheme. The opportunity to fish in troubled waters arises from the need to renew a squad that will suffer significant departures at the end of the current sports season.

Atletico Madrid understands that the competition for these players will be fierce, so initial negotiations have already started discreetly but firmly.

Marcos Senesi and the reinforcement of the red and white defense

The backline is the absolute priority for a technical staff that values solidity and clean ball distribution from the initiation zone. Marcos Senesi has established himself in the Premier League with Bournemouth, showing a maturity that fits perfectly with the combative philosophy of "Cholo."

The Argentine center-back would arrive to cover the gaps that hypothetical sales of key players like Le Normand or the Uruguayan José María Giménez would leave.

At Atletico Madrid, they believe that Senesi's left foot would provide a necessary tactical variation to start offensive transitions more smoothly. The South American defender is delivering standout performances in England, which has put him on the radar of several European giants for this summer's transfer market.

Dusan Vlahovic and the firepower to support Julián Álvarez

The offensive front will also undergo a significant transformation due to the imminent departure of Alexander Sorloth, who has not quite adapted to the system. Dusan Vlahovic emerges as the ideal partner to enhance Julián Álvarez's strengths, forming a striking attacking duo that alarms any opposing defense.

The Serbian striker, an absolute reference in the penalty area, is seeking a new challenge after his time in Italy, and the Madrid project is extremely appealing to him. Having a forward of his stature at no cost would represent an unprecedented success for the financial management of the Manzanares institution.

Atletico Madrid is confident that Simeone's charisma will be the determining factor in convincing the striker to don the red and white shirt in 2026.

Free transfer signings Atletico wants in the summer

The left wing and the bet on Vitaliy Mykolenko

To complete the reinforcement circle, the left flank requires urgent intervention following the underwhelming performance offered by Matteo Ruggeri this season. Vitaliy Mykolenko is concluding his contract with Everton and emerges as an irresistible market option due to his experience in top-tier football.

At 26 years old, the Ukrainian international offers enviable physical prowess and defensive sobriety honed in the most demanding stadiums. Mykolenko's arrival would enable Atletico Madrid to regain the width on the flanks that the team has sorely missed in its recent displays.

Mateu Alemany is working against the clock to close deals before other La Liga or English clubs interfere. The Madrid club positions itself as one of the major players in the upcoming market, betting on financial intelligence and scouting rigor.

Every move is meticulously calculated for Atletico Madrid to once again compete for all titles with a renewed and highly competitive squad.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Los 3 fichajes a coste cero que quiere el Atlético en verano

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