Diego Simeone sends warning to Rui Costa over Benfica target | OneFootball

Diego Simeone does not intend to give up the services of Thiago Almada. In the preview of Atlético de Madrid’s next match, the Argentine coach spoke about his compatriot and issued a warning to Benfica, stressing that the player is important for the Spanish club.

“Thiago [Almada] has that ability to participate in the offensive transition and to provide assists, as he did for Julián [Álvarez] in the final moments of the last game,” began the colchoneros’ coach, speaking to the local press.

Finally, the Argentine coach once again underlined the importance of the player to Atlético de Madrid, making it clear that he is not interested in his departure in this January transfer window: “It’s clear that we need him for our best version.”

According to recent reports, the press indicated that the club from the Spanish capital was considering selling the player and had even set a price for his release. The same rumors have once again linked Benfica as one of the clubs interested in the Argentine.

This season, wearing the Atlético de Madrid shirt, Thiago Almada — valued at 20 million euros — has played 15 matches: 11 in La Liga, three in the Champions League, and one in the Copa del Rey. In the 571 minutes he has been on the pitch, the midfielder has scored two goals and provided two assists.

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