Atlético de Madrid is showing significant interest in acquiring Nicolás Otamendi, the Argentine defender, who will be available for transfer following the conclusion of his contract with Benfica on June 30th. Despite his age of 37, Atlético views him as a valuable market opportunity and believes his skills align well with the team's philosophy. Having joined Benfica in August 2020, Otamendi has been regarded as one of the club's key players. His market value has decreased to around one million euros. In a conversation with TyC Sports, Otamendi mentioned that he has not yet made any decisions about his future, as he intends to participate in the Club World Cup with Benfica first.

Nicolás Otamendi, who has been at Benfica for the last 5 seasons, is being pursued by Atlético de Madrid for a one-season contract. Despite being 37 years old, his skills are still highly valued and are seen as a good fit for the team. This information comes from CNN in Portugal. Otamendi, whose contract at Benfica has ended, could be returning to Spain, having previously played for Valencia between 2015 and 2020. The World Cup winner's characteristics are considered to align well with the spirit of the Colchoneros, as Atlético seeks to bring him on board.