Thiago Almada: I’m staying at Atlético de Madrid | OneFootball

Thiago Almada cleared up any doubts about his future and confirmed that he will continue at Atlético de Madrid, right in the middle of the transfer market, where his name had been linked to various clubs in Europe and South America. “There have been quite a few rumors lately, but I was very calm, doing my job at the club, trying to show the coach that I want to be here. It’s clear that I’m going to stay at Atlético de Madrid,” he said in an interview with AFA Studio.

The Argentine attacking midfielder, a World Cup champion with the national team, reaffirmed his decision to stay and fight for a place in the squad managed by Diego Simeone. The player joined the Colchonero in July 2025 and is currently going through a period with limited playing time.

Since his arrival in Madrid, the former Vélez player has played 19 official matches, scoring two goals and providing one assist. However, he has only started in four of the last 20 games. In the most recent matches played by the Spanish team, he was in the starting lineup: in the 1-0 win against Alavés (62 minutes) and the 1-1 draw against Galatasaray (45 minutes), in the Champions League.

In recent weeks, various rumors placed him on the radar of teams like Benfica and Palmeiras, in a context marked by a lack of playing time and his desire to get more minutes in a special year, highlighted by the World Cup. Despite these reports, Almada was clear and decided to stay with the Spanish side, aiming to establish himself and turn around his sporting situation.

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