Atlético make offer for Matías Galarza, eye midfield boost | OneFootball

Atlético moved forward in the transfer market and made an official offer for midfielder Matías Alejandro Galarza, one of the standout players for Talleres this season. At 23 years old, the Argentine is seen internally as a potential solution to a problem that marked the black-and-white squad in 2025: the absence of a natural midfielder following the departures of Rodrigo Battaglia and Otávio.

The information about Atlético's proposal was first reported by journalists Guilherme Souza and Heverton Guimarães. According to their findings, Galo has already made an initial offer to acquire the player, who is also attracting interest from Fluminense.

With the loss of the two players in the position, Galo had to improvise Alan Franco as the first midfielder throughout this season. Despite the Ecuadorian's efforts, the coaching staff identified the need for a player more accustomed to the role, with defensive characteristics and quality in building the game from the back.

Galarza is a product of the Argentinos Juniors youth academy and built part of his career in European football, where he played for Genk in Belgium. In 2024, he returned to South American football to play for Talleres and quickly established himself as an important piece in the midfield of the Córdoba team.

According to numbers from Transfermarkt, the midfielder has 41 games and one goal for Talleres. In addition to his intensity in marking, the player stands out for his good ball distribution from the defense, a characteristic that fits the profile sought by Atlético to reorganize the defensive sector and provide more balance to the team.

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