Atletico Madrid submit offer for Atalanta midfielder Ederson ahead of summer market | OneFootball

Atletico Madrid have already made their move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, submitting a formal offer ahead of the summer transfer window as sporting director Mateu Alemany prioritises a new central midfielder.

According to transfer journalist Alfredo Pedullà, Atletico have tabled a bid of €35 million plus €5 million in bonuses for the Brazilian international.

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However, Atalanta are holding firm at a minimum fixed fee of €40 million plus add-ons, a stance that could push the total value of any deal towards €50 million.

ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 14: Ederson with his teammates of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring the opening goal from penalty spot during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on February 14, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Atletico ready to try and try again for Atalanta’s Ederson

It is not the first time Atletico have pursued Ederson.

The Spanish club attempted to sign the 26-year-old during the January window before turning their attention elsewhere after Atalanta rejected their approach. Their persistence suggests he remains their primary target heading into the summer.

Time is beginning to work in Atletico’s favour.

Ederson’s contract runs until 2027, meaning Atalanta will soon find themselves with a player entering the final year of his deal, a position that typically forces clubs into a difficult choice between selling or risking losing a valuable asset for a reduced fee or even nothing at all.

Should renewal talks stall, Atalanta’s negotiating position weakens considerably.

For now, a gap remains between the two clubs’ valuations, and any deal is expected to be revisited in the coming months rather than concluded imminently.