As: Almada is Atletico s top target, but will not pay Bottafogo s 40 million euros asking price

According to the Spanish media "Ass", Thiago Almada is Atletico's number one target for strengthening the front line, but will not pay the 40 million euros Botafogo demanded.

Tiago Almada has the same agent as Angel Correa and De Paul. Angel Correa has joined the Mexican Tiger University, and De Paul is increasingly likely to transfer to Miami International.

There are multiple Argentine players in Atletico Madrid, which may kill two birds with one stone. Almada will form Atletico Madrid's frontcourt trident with Alvarez and Giuliano Simeone. Thiago Almada has made 10 appearances for the Argentina's adult national team and scored 4 goals. He has started in the last four international games and cooperated with Alvarez, and also assisted him in the game against Chile.

Previously, Benfica had been working hard to introduce Thiago Almada, and the agreement with Botafogo was close to being reached. He was loaned to Lyon last season, but Lyon's financial difficulties prevented him from staying in the team. However, Botafogo's asking price of 40 million euros, the player's own preference for Atletico Madrid and Felix changed the transfer. Benfica regards Felix as the key to revitalization, which also means that Benfica has almost withdrawn from the Thiago Almada battle. Since Atletico Madrid intervened in the competition, they have thought they had no chance.

Benfica is not the only club that wants Thiago Almada, Nottingham Forest and Zenit are also in the competition, but the clear willingness of the players themselves to play under Simeone is decisive. He publicly stated his dream of signing at Atletico Madrid a few years ago. After several summers of pursuit, the door has finally opened to him.

Thiago Almada is not a striker in the traditional sense. He can be regarded as a midfielder, capable of being a second striker or pulling, and can also retreat to the midfield to catch the ball and organize the offense. He has excellent footwork and has unique dribbling ability in a small space like Angel Correa. The latter's departure has caused the team to lose the weapon of a single-soldier breakthrough. Thiago Almada's ability to dribble, run, participate in defense and have a vision of the game will be a perfect addition to Simeone's offensive line. This also continues the policy of injecting fresh blood into the lineup. When Atletico Madrid participated in the Club World Cup, 15 players on the team were born in 1995 or earlier, which means they will be 30 or older by the end of 2025.

Atletico Madrid has signed Baenna and Rugeri, and the next official announcement will be Johnny Cardoso. Thiago Almada was also born in 2001 and will reduce age and add vitality to Atletico Madrid. Thiago Almada is the first choice to strengthen Atletico Madrid's forward line. The club has also examined the situation of Mathias Fernandez Pardo, two players with different characteristics. Thiago Almada can play the role of Angel Correa, while Pardo is closer to wide players like Riquelme or Lino.

Atletico Madrid will not pay 40 million euros for Thiago Almada, but will try to sign him. The current player's estimated price is 25 million euros. This also means that Atletico Madrid will welcome another Argentine international.

In addition to the forward line, Atletico Madrid is also focused on signing a central defender. Argentina centre-back Christian Romero is the top target, but Tottenham refused to negotiate to force Atletico Madrid to find a replacement. Inkapier, Hanzko, Lukumi, Inascio, Scalvini, Atletico has a long list of central defenders, and they can all increase the team's ceiling.

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