US EditionAtletico Madrid Reaches Deal to Sign Argentina International Thiago Almada
MADRID, SPAIN, JUL 14 – Atletico Madrid will sign 24-year-old Thiago Almada from Botafogo for around €20-25 million to replace departing Ángel Correa, with Almada preferring coach Simeone's leadership.
- Atletico Madrid reached an agreement on July 15, 2025, to sign 24-year-old Argentina international Thiago Almada from Botafogo after his loan at Lyon.
- The move follows Almada's preference to play under Diego Simeone and Atlético's need to replace Ángel Correa, who recently left for Tigres.
- Almada, a 2022 World Cup winner with 10 caps and four goals for Argentina, impressed during 16 Ligue 1 appearances on loan at Lyon, owned by Eagle Football.
- The transfer fee is reported near €15–20 million, with Botafogo holding the player's rights until June 2029 and expecting a percentage of future transfers.
- Atlético aims to finalize Almada's signing soon while preparing for Rodrigo De Paul's possible departure as they seek to maintain strong Argentina international presence.
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Spanish club Atletico Madrid has added Argentine player Thiago Almado, who most recently played for Lyon in France, to its ranks.
The Atlético de Madrid announced on Tuesday night that it had reached an agreement with the Brazilian club of Botafogo to hire the Argentine international Thiago...
The young man who emerged in Vélez arrives from Lyon although his pass belonged to Botafogo.El Colchonero again has four champions of the world after the departure of Ángel Correa.He will be a companion of Nahuel Molina, Rodirgo De Paul and the great figure of the team, Álvarez.
Winnipeg Free Press
Atletico Madrid reaches deal to sign Argentina international Thiago Almada
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Although his name has appeared almost recurrently in the last markets since Atlético put his eyes on him for the first time in the summer of 2019, Thiago Almada comes closer than ever to the Metropolitan, gaining strength in the race of the Red Whites by hiring a footballer who can cover the void that leaves the exit to Tigres de Correa, with whom he curiously shares Agustín Jiménez as representative.wf_cms.rss.read_more
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