Atletico Madrid open to selling iconic defender this summer
VILLARREAL, SPAIN - MAY 25: Alex Baena of Villarreal CF in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Villarreal CF and Sevilla FC at La Ceramica stadium on May 25, 2025, in Villarreal, Spain.
Atletico Madrid enjoyed a major summer transfer window last time round, forking out nearly €200m for the signings of Alexander Sorloth, Robin Le Normand, Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez. Los Colchoneros are looking ahead to a big summer again, but may have to make some difficult calls.
The most recent moves are in midfield, with negotiations underway for Villarreal’s Alex Baena, and an agreement on personal terms with Real Betis’ Johnny Cardoso close.
Baena is one of their priority targets, while Cardoso is their first choice in the holding role, as Diego Simeone tries to resolve a long...