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

Thiago Almada cleared up doubts about his future and confirmed that he will continue at Atlético de Madrid, amid the transfer market, where his name was linked to various clubs in Europe and South America. "There have been quite a few rumors lately, but I was very calm doing my work at the club, trying to show the coach that I want to be here. It's clear that I will stay at Atlético de Madrid," he stated in an interview with AFA Studio.

The Argentine attacking midfielder, a world champion with the national team, reaffirmed his decision to stay and fight for a place within the squad led by Diego Simeone. The player joined the Colchonero in July 2025 and is going through a period with little playtime.

Since his arrival in Madrid, the former Vélez player has played 19 official matches, with two goals and one assist. However, he has only started in four of the last 20 games. In the recent matches that the Spanish team played, he was in the starting lineup: in the 1-0 victory against Alavés (62 minutes) and the 1-1 draw against Galatasaray (45), 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 continuity and his desire to gain minutes in a special year, marked by the World Cup. Beyond these speculations, Almada was clear and decided to stay with the Spanish team, with the aim of consolidating himself and reversing his sporting situation.

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