Warning, Benfica! Rui Costa faces more competition for Thiago Almada | OneFootball

Benfica will face more competition in the race to sign Thiago Almada. According to reports, Galatasaray, the current Turkish champions, have added the Argentine playmaker to their list of potential reinforcements for the January transfer window, which could make things more difficult for the Eagles.

According to the Spanish press, the footballer, who has been playing for Atlético Madrid, has attracted numerous suitors at a time when it is said that the player has not been happy in the Spanish capital and is looking to take his career in a new direction.

Although it is a complicated deal for Benfica, given the asking price and the number of interested clubs, now including Galatasaray, the Eagles' interest has been reignited after rumors suggesting that Almada does not intend to return to South American football.

However, the obstacles do not end there. Last week, Diego Pablo Simeone, coach of the Colchoneros, responded to the alleged interest from several clubs in the Argentine midfielder and stressed that he will not accept his departure, as he is counting on the player.

This season, wearing the Atlético de Madrid shirt, Thiago Almada — valued at 20 million euros — has played 18 matches: 12 in La Liga, three in the Champions League, two in the Copa del Rey, and one in the Super Cup. In the 681 minutes he has been on the pitch, the midfielder has scored two goals and provided one assist.

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