River Plate have completed the landmark signing of Thiago Almada from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth around €20m. The 25-year-old Argentina international signed his contract on Monday, committing his future to the Buenos Aires giants until December 2030 as they make a massive statement of intent both domestically and across South America.
Julian Alvarez has officially returned to Atletico Madrid to begin his pre-season preparations following an extended break. The Argentine forward was joined by fellow internationals as Diego Simeone’s squad begins to take its final shape ahead of the upcoming campaign. While the focus remains on the pitch, speculation regarding the striker's long-term future at the Metropolitano continues to simmer in the background.
Atletico Madrid have stepped up their pursuit of Lille starlet Matias Fernandez-Pardo by submitting a formal opening offer for the highly-rated winger. Diego Simeone’s side are looking to stolen a march on Premier League competition to secure one of Ligue 1's most exciting young talents.
Roma are on the verge of finalising their latest summer acquisition as Nahuel Molina prepares to touch down in the Italian capital. The Argentine defender is scheduled to undergo his medical evaluations before officially putting pen to paper on a long-term contract with the Giallorossi.
Manchester City continued their impressive pre-season preparations with a dominant 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Antoine Semenyo emerged as the star of the show, providing two sublime assists for Omar Marmoush to turn the tide in favour of Enzo Maresca's side.
Diego Simeone has sent a defiant message to Julian Alvarez’s suitors, insisting that Atletico Madrid have no intention of sanctioning a sale for the unsettled forward this summer. The Argentine striker has been the subject of intense interest from both Arsenal and Barcelona after expressing a desire to leave the Metropolitano to fulfill his professional dreams.
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