Atletico Madrid will only begin negotiations for the transfer of 24-year-old Argentinian midfielder Thiago Almada from a starting price of 20 million euros for 50% of his federative rights. The club has previously rejected a loan proposal from Gremio. This information has been communicated to interested teams, including Flamengo, Palmeiras, and Benfica.
The midfielder has made two appearances in LaLiga this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist. It is reported that he is looking for more playing time to better his standing with the Argentina national team before the World Cup. Reports from January 2026 indicated that Palmeiras was prepared to invest an amount between €20 million and €30 million. Almada's transfer to Atlético from Botafogo in July 2025 was based on a total valuation that was widely reported as €40 million.
