"Atletico Madrid have struck an agreement to secure the services of Argentine footballer Almada from Botafogo"
In a significant move for Atletico Madrid, the Spanish football club has announced that they have agreed to sign Argentina midfielder Thiago Almada from Botafogo[1][2][3]. The deal is subject to the player passing a medical examination and signing his contract, with the formalities yet to be completed.
Thiago Almada, who can also play as a winger, has had a successful career so far. He made his senior debut with Velez Sarsfield in 2018 and went on to play for Major League Soccer's Atlanta United. In 2023, he was loaned to Ligue 1's Olympique Lyonnais. His impressive performances earned him a move back to his native South America, where he won the Brazilian Serie A title with Botafogo in 2024 and the Copa Libertadores with the same team in the same year[1].
The 22-year-old Almada is also a World Cup winner, having been part of the Argentine team that triumphed in the 2022 tournament.
Atletico Madrid are reported to have paid around €25 million ($24 million) for the talented midfielder[1]. The contract length with the Spanish club is expected to run until 2030.
The announcement was made by Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, with the statement confirming the deal. However, the official joining of Thiago Almada to Atletico Madrid is expected to occur shortly after the medical is cleared and the contract is signed, likely within a few days following the announcement in mid-July 2025.
[1] Source: Marca [2] Source: AS [3] Source: ESPN
Thiago Almada, who has a history in European-leagues, is set to join Atletico Madrid after impressing in Ligue 1 and South America. The Argentina midfielder, who excels in football and can also play as a winger, is set to make a significant impact in the Spanish team's Laliga campaign.
