Several clubs are monitoring the situation of José María Giménez, the 31-year-old captain of Atlético de Madrid and an Uruguayan international centre-back, who is in a complicated period after having lost his regular starting role. Inter Milan from Italy is showing particular interest, and AC Milan, which has pursued him in the past, is also monitoring the defender. Fenerbahçe from Turkey is also interested. Giménez has a contract until 2028, but it is understood that Atlético and manager Diego Simeone would not significantly obstruct his departure if he decides a change is necessary, on the condition that the terms of any deal are not detrimental to the club.
This season, Giménez has made 14 appearances in LaLiga and provided one assist. The defender has 99 caps and 8 goals for Uruguay, and his current market value is €12.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Reports from March 2026 indicated Fenerbahçe was prepared to meet an expected asking price of approximately €10 million. A month earlier, it was reported that Atlético Madrid might be willing to allow the player to leave on a free transfer.
