Palmeiras bid for Thiago Almada, set to leave Atlético de Madrid | OneFootball

The future of Thiago Almada has once again become the focal point of the transfer market. Just a few months after his arrival at Atlético de Madrid, the Argentine midfielder might change course due to limited playing time under Diego Simeone's management. In this scenario, Palmeiras has stepped forward and appears as the club that has made the most progress to secure the world champion.

The Verdao, the last runner-up of the Copa Libertadores de América, has submitted a formal offer to acquire 50% of Almada's transfer rights, valued at 20 million euros, a figure considered acceptable by Atlético's management. So far, the São Paulo team is the one that has advanced the furthest in negotiations and is confident in closing the deal in this market.

The sporting context plays a key role. Almada has not managed to establish himself in the Madrid team, and his participation has been limited by technical decisions and some physical discomforts. In the 2025/26 season, the midfielder played 16 official matches, with 587 minutes on the field, two goals, and one assist, numbers that reflect a secondary role within the squad.

With the Argentine National Team as a priority, the player understands that he needs more continuity to remain competitive for international commitments and the horizon of the 2026 World Cup. In this sense, the possibility of leaving the Colchonero now appears as a concrete alternative, especially when the final decision is in the hands of the player himself.

Palmeiras is enticing not only because of the sporting proposal but also due to the immediate precedent: Almada left a very positive impression in Brazil after his stint with Botafogo, where he was a key player in winning the Brasileirão and the Copa Libertadores. Returning to Brazilian football, with a leading role, is seen as an ideal chance to relaunch his career.

Atlético de Madrid does not rule out his departure if the economic and contractual terms are agreed upon. Meanwhile, Palmeiras continues to make progress and expects a resolution in the coming days. Almada's objective is clear: to play more, regain prominence, and be in top form for the decisive cycle with the National Team.

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