Benfica target could be lured by Al Ahli millions | OneFootball

Thiago Almada could be on his way to Saudi Arabia. Al Ahli are interested in signing the Argentine midfielder and are preparing an offer in the region of €26 million in an attempt to persuade Atlético Madrid to let the player leave. The Argentine international is once again stirring up the transfer market after being one of the most talked-about names in the Benfica world last summer, journalist Germán García Grova of TyC Sports reported.

It should be remembered that Thiago Almada was on Benfica's radar before heading to the Spanish capital. At the time, the Eagles closely monitored the midfielder’s situation, but ended up losing the race to Atlético Madrid. Los Colchoneros moved forward with an offer of around €25 million for 50 percent of the player’s rights, as he was then playing for Botafogo, securing the signing of one of South American football’s most promising talents.

Despite the expectations surrounding the transfer, Almada has been unable to establish himself consistently in Diego Simeone’s side. Over the course of the season, the Argentine featured in 40 official matches, scoring four goals and providing two assists. Even so, his playing-time figures paint a less positive picture for the player.

According to reports from the international press, Almada has been losing prominence at Atlético Madrid, currently being one of the least-used attackers in the squad. Being substituted at half-time in the most recent match against Osasuna appears to have reinforced the perception that the Argentine is going through a spell of reduced influence in the Madrid side.

Given this scenario, Al Ahli are looking to seize the opportunity to strengthen their squad with a player of acknowledged technical quality and international experience. If the interest and a possible formal offer are confirmed, Thiago Almada could become yet another big name to move to Saudi football, at a time when several clubs in the local league continue to invest heavily in signing players from Europe’s top competitions.

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