Tottenham wants to keep Rodrigo Bentancur away from Atlético

The Uruguayan midfielder's contract with the English team expires in the summer of 2026.

Javier Parra Peña | 11 Sep 2025 | 20.30
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Tottenham wants to keep Rodrigo Bentancur away from Atlético.
Tottenham wants to keep Rodrigo Bentancur away from Atlético.

The future of Rodrigo Bentancur has become a topic of conversation due to the recent interest from Atlético de Madrid in signing him for free next summer.

While Tottenham aims to secure the Uruguayan midfielder with a new contract, Atlético de Madrid remains very attentive to his contractual situation, as the player could become a free agent next summer if he does not renew.

Rodrigo Bentancur, a key piece in Thomas Frank's Tottenham

Since his arrival in 2022 from Juventus, Rodrigo Bentancur has established himself as one of the most reliable players at the London club. His contribution to winning the Europa League last season was crucial, displaying leadership and balance in the midfield.

This season, the Uruguayan has formed a strong partnership with João Palhinha and Pape Matar Sarr. His most recent performance in the 2-0 victory over Manchester City confirmed his importance in Thomas Frank's setup.

The interest of Atlético de Madrid in the Uruguayan

Atlético de Madrid needs to bolster its midfield and sees Rodrigo Bentancur as an ideal fit for Diego Simeone's system. The possible departure of Conor Gallagher at the end of the season would leave a significant gap, and the arrival of the Uruguayan would fit perfectly in the red-and-white's double pivot.

The fact that Bentancur can negotiate freely from January makes him a very attractive market opportunity for the Colchonero club. However, everything will depend on how quickly the Spurs manage to finalize his renewal.

Tottenham wants to secure Bentancur

Tottenham accelerates his renewal

Thomas Frank, the new coach of Tottenham, has made it clear that he wants to have Bentancur in the long term. "He's a game-changer, both in defense and attack. His experience is vital for our project," he reportedly commented in a recent interview.

The new CEO, Vinai Venkatesham, is already working on negotiations to extend the contract of the 28-year-old midfielder. The goal is to seal the deal before the end of the year and prevent the player from entering January without signed commitments.

The case of Rodrigo Bentancur is reminiscent of other players who, entering their final contract year, become highly coveted by top clubs. His current value is around 38 million euros, but his departure as a free agent would be a severe blow to Tottenham.

Atlético de Madrid, on the other hand, remains calm, aware that if the player does not renew, they will have a great opportunity to strengthen their squad with an elite player without paying a transfer fee.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Tottenham quiere alejar a Rodrigo Bentancur del Atlético

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