** Atlético de Madrid about to sign this footballer **

Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid is completely determined to sign Thiago Almada. Negotiations between the club and the player's camp started last Friday and yesterday, Fabrizio Romano reported that the Argentine has already given his approval, and the clubs have been working since then to finalize the transfer.

We're talking about an attacking midfielder who is currently still part of Olympique de Lyon's squad. He was born in Buenos Aires, is 24 years old, and began his professional career wearing the jersey of Vélez Sarsfield. He has also played for Atlanta United and Botafogo before making the leap to Europe.

He made his debut with the senior national team of Argentina on September 23, 2022, and was part of the squad that was crowned world champion in Qatar.

His best year was in 2024 when he won the League and the Copa Libertadores with Botafogo. That same year, on an individual level, he was named the top scorer of the South American Pre-Olympic Tournament and a member of the Ideal Team of America.

Thiago Almada is close to becoming a player for Atlético Madrid.
It would happen in the next few hours. pic.twitter.com/0CfgCF7HJ6

— Gastón Edul (@gastonedul) July 15, 2025