Atletico Madrid has reached a verbal agreement with River Plate to sign Thiago Almada. The Argentine club has given the green light to personal terms, waiting to review contracts and proceed with formal steps. The transfer is estimated to be around €20 million, according to @marca. With this signing, Atletico Madrid aims to strengthen its squad and compete more effectively in the league. The 2025-26 season has been a success for the club, with 51 goals scored and 32 received, allowing them to maintain a strong position in the table. Despite being 22 points behind Barcelona in the leadership table, Atletico Madrid remains a force to be reckoned with in the league. In the next season, the club will aim to improve its performance and compete for titles. The next match for Atletico Madrid will be against Elche at home on February 21, 2027.