Obed Vargas, set to sign for Atlético with his future up in the air | OneFootball

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·2 February 2026

Obed Vargas, set to sign for Atlético with his future up in the air

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Work continues at the Metropolitano offices. The transfer market is facing its final hours and there is a need to make one more signing. After the arrival of Lookman, the sports management of Atlético is working to bring in a midfielder. In recent hours, the Mexican Obed Vargas, who plays in the MLS, has been linked with Atlético de Madrid. If this signing happens, it would become the second addition of this winter market.

A signing with doubts until the end

The sports management of Atlético is convinced about signing Obed Vargas for Atlético, but the issue lies in the formula. After the interest shown in recent hours for players like Ederson or Goretzka, the name of the midfielder from Seattle Sounders seems to fall short. Therefore, in these last hours of the market, everything indicates that if his arrival is confirmed, it might be for a short period.


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If Atlético manages to secure another midfielder in this transfer market, Vargas could be loaned out, with teams like Celta de Vigo or Getafe being mentioned as possible destinations. However, there is also the possibility of staying under Simeone's guidance, given the need to expand the squad's depth. This situation will depend on whether another player for the Atlético midfield arrives or not.

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