Mateu Alemany activates 2 options to replace Oblak at Atlético
The Atlético sporting director is looking for a new reliable goalkeeper, and there are already two clear favorites.
Jan Oblak, 33-year-old goalkeeper, appears in the latest news about Atlético de Madrid as he already has two possible successors on the rojiblanco agenda: Santiago Beltrán from River Plate, and Dennis Seimen from Stuttgart. According to AS, the club is looking for a young goalkeeper who can join in the upcoming summer market and gradually take over from the Slovenian, whose contract ends in 2028.
The sports management has already sent scouts to Argentina to follow Beltrán, while Seimen has also drawn interest after facing Atlético in the Champions League. Both meet the age and projection criteria that the club is looking for to prepare the future of their goalkeeping position.
😮 ¡No lo quiso mirar! Así vivió Santiago Beltrán el gol de penal de Colidio para el 1-0 de #River https://t.co/3hRGcvXGbm
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Jan Oblak has Santiago Beltrán as one of his possible successors
Santiago Beltrán, 22-year-old Argentine goalkeeper, is one of the candidates highly favored by Atlético de Madrid. The goalkeeper has consolidated himself during 2026 at River Plate, and his performances have attracted the interest of several European teams. The Atlético de Madrid is monitoring Santiago Beltrán.
His contract ends in December 2027 and he has a release clause of 25 million euros. According to Transfermarkt, his market value reaches 11 million. River has been trying for months to extend his contract, but has not yet managed to close a deal.
The competition will not be easy either. Juventus and Inter Milan are following his progress and could enter negotiations if the Argentine club agrees to consider selling him. Atlético, for its part, has already conducted in-person follow-ups in recent weeks.
Beltrán stands at 1.91 meters, is noted for his aerial ability, and has shown good performances in penalty shootouts. Additionally, he holds Italian nationality, so his potential arrival would not occupy a non-EU player slot.
The rojiblanco plan includes bringing in a goalkeeper who can learn alongside Oblak for a season before competing for the starting position. Beltrán has also been included in the plans of Lionel Scaloni with the Argentine national team.
Dennis Seimen, Atlético de Madrid's German alternative
The other name the club is considering is Dennis Seimen, a 20-year-old German goalkeeper who belongs to Stuttgart. Atlético was able to assess his qualities during the 1-1 draw between the two teams in this edition of the Champions.
Seimen stands at 1.92 meters and has a market value close to 10 million euros, according to Transfermarkt. An international with Germany U-21, he has gained prominence in the Bundesliga after overcoming his physical issues from the start of the season.
His contract with Stuttgart runs until 2029 and he has also been linked with Manchester United and Inter Milan, two potential competitors for the Madrid club.
Oblak's future influences the decision
Jan Oblak arrived at Atlético in 2014 and has won six Zamora trophies, but his contract expires in June 2028. Juan Musso, 32 years old, plays a secondary role this season and was close to leaving for Naples during the summer.
The upcoming market will be important for defining the succession. Atlético de Madrid will have to decide whether to expedite a move for Santiago Beltrán before River manages to renew him or to invest in Dennis Seimen while preparing for the eventual succession of Jan Oblak.
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