The sale that Atlético de Madrid accelerates

Thiago Almada will decide his future after the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, but his situation is moving behind the scenes. The Argentine, 25 years old, has gone from being a talent prospect to one of the players of Atletico Madrid who could leave the Metropolitano during this transfer window.

The red and white club knows that the tournament could change his market value. His performance with Argentina has been more convincing than his season in LaLiga, where he never quite found continuity, trust, or a connection with the Metropolitano crowd.

Thiago Almada finds in Argentina what he lost at Atletico Madrid

The World Cup has appeared to Thiago Almada as a competitive refuge. With Lionel Scaloni, the attacking midfielder feels useful, participates more, and plays with a naturalness that he has not consistently shown under Cholo Simeone's guidance.

Against Austria, he left a high-level move: he let the ball pass without looking so that Leo Messi could attack the space and score. It was not a statistical assist, but it was a play of a differential footballer, one who reads the game before others.

That detail sums up his contradiction. In Argentina, he seems like a light player, full of confidence and influence in the game plan. In Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, he has often seemed at odds with the ball, far from the version that justified his signing.

Atletico Madrid listens to offers for Thiago Almada

Atletico Madrid paid close to 20 million euros last summer to bring in Thiago Almada. Now, an offer from Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia, close to 26 million, would allow them to recoup the investment and even make a reasonable profit.

The Saudi proposal would include a three-season contract for the Argentine. The figure fits into the club's scenario, especially as the bond with part of the fans was damaged after the jeers received in the last home games.

The market is not limited to Arabia. River Plate remains attentive to his situation, and Napoli also appears among the interested clubs. The difference lies in the economic capacity: Al Ahli can move more swiftly and present a more comfortable offer.

Cholo Simeone has not found his best version

The issue is not only economic but also sporting. Cholo Simeone has not managed to consistently integrate Almada into a team that demands intensity, tactical discipline, and efficiency in every intervention. The talent is there, but the performance has not been steady.

In LaLiga, his adaptation has raised more doubts than certainties. He has worked, offered himself between the lines, and tried to connect with the forwards, but too often his controls, turns, or final passes have lacked the cleanliness he exhibits with Argentina.

That's why the World Cup can be decisive. Almada has played 66% of the minutes, with 55 minutes against Algeria and 64 against Austria, a clear sign of trust from Scaloni. This international continuity can raise his market value.

Thiago Almada will decide after the World Cup

The roadmap seems clear: the player will not make a definitive decision until his World Cup participation ends. Meanwhile, every game with Argentina serves as a showcase for a player who needs to relaunch his career and regain sensations.

Atletico Madrid has no intention of giving him away, but would open the door if a convincing offer arrives. In that scenario, Thiago Almada can go from a sporting issue to a profitable operation, as long as his World Cup continues to push his value upwards.

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