Thiago Almada to Benfica? All the details on the move | OneFootball

Benfica is not interested in Thiago Almada, completely contradicting the international rumors released in the last few hours. The information was reported by the entire national sports press, which unanimously guarantees that the creative player is not part of the club's plans. The board, led by Rui Costa, refuses to move forward with the signing of the Argentine midfielder in this market.

Benfica does not want Thiago Almada

The player had been linked to Benfica by Germán García Grova. The journalist from Tycsports allegedly mentioned the concrete possibility of a loan with an option to buy. However, this route is now discarded, as the Eagles do not validate any approach or contact with the Madrid club for the South American star.

Last summer, Benfica was very attentive to Thiago Almada. However, the player moved to Atlético Madrid in a complex operation valued at 21 million euros for just 50% of his rights. The Eagles followed the process, but the values at the time diverted the World Champion to La Liga.

Argentinian international wants to be in the 2026 World Cup

The athlete has few minutes under the demanding leadership of Diego Simeone and wants to leave Atlético. The primary goal is to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup with his national team. For that, he needs to compete regularly, something he is completely missing with the Colchoneros. The latent dissatisfaction has fueled intense speculation about his sporting future.

This season, wearing the Atlético Madrid jersey, Thiago Almada – valued at 20 million euros – played 16 games: 11 in La Liga, three in the Champions League, one in the Copa del Rey, and one in the Supercopa. In the 587 minutes he was on the field, the midfielder scored two goals and made one assist.

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