Thiago Almada, 24 years old, returned to Benfica today. The attacking midfielder/winger is interested in leaving Atlético Madrid and Benfica is evaluating the possibility of signing him. Argentine journalist German García Grova reveals that the clubs are already talking.
The financial demands of the Spanish, however, make the deal difficult — they admit to negotiating the loan but for a high transfer fee and value the pass at €40 million.
The Argentine international was a summer dream that Benfica never realized. Negotiations with businessman John Textor, owner of Botafogo, did not bear fruit, after the Reds convinced Thiago Almada, in work that lasted months. Atlético Madrid, with other financial arguments, ended up seducing the player and closing the transfer.
In Spain, a deal was reported between €20 million and €25 million for all economic rights, in Brazil €20 million for 50 percent of the pass, with Atlético being obliged to acquire the remaining 50 percent for €15 million if the player is not transferred by 2028.
Half a year has passed and Thiago Almada is leaving Atlético. He was used 16 times by Diego Simeone, only five as a starter, and is interested in leaving the club so he can play regularly. He feels that his participation in the World Cup will be threatened if he continues at Atlético. Therefore, he wants to find a club where he can play regularly.
Palmeiras is one of the interested clubs and has already contacted Atlético Madrid. The answer, however, did not satisfy the Brazilians — the colchoneros want €20 million for half the pass. Palmeiras should return to the charge, but without reaching the values demanded by the Spanish.
Thiago Almada was also associated with Juventus last week.
Benfica, as we know, have long liked Thiago Almada and could take advantage of the opportunity and the work he did last summer to move forward with an offer. The Argentine international can play as a left winger and second striker.
BALL He knows, however, that it will be very difficult for Benfica to sign the Argentine international, who has offers from five clubs with more financial power than the Eagles.
