Atletico Madrid confirms Arnau Ortiz as first-team player after completing a standout 2025/26 season with Atlético Madrileño and a brilliant preseason under Diego Pablo Simeone. Arnau Ortiz will wear the number '16' jersey in this new stage of his career. With 23 goals and 6 assists in 38 games, the left-footed Catalan, who arrived in September 2025 at Atletico from Polish Slask Wroclaw, became the top scorer of the past season in Primera Federación - counting the two groups that make up the category - and was a key player in a campaign in which the red-and-white subsidiary narrowly missed promotion to Segunda Division. A standout role that gave him the opportunity to train with the first team throughout the summer; an opportunity that Arnau Ortiz has taken to the maximum. He added two goals and one assist in the four preseason friendlies, seeing the door against Getafe and Manchester United and assisting Carlos Martin after a gallop down the flank in the win against Olympique de Marseille.

What does this mean for Atletico Madrid? The signing of Arnau Ortiz is a stroke of luck for the team, which is seeking to strengthen its squad for the next season.

What's next? Atletico Madrid is preparing for the 2026/27 season, with Arnau Ortiz as part of its first team.

What has the coach said? Diego Pablo Simeone has highlighted the importance of Arnau Ortiz in the preseason, stating that he is a player with great potential. With the signing of Arnau Ortiz, Atletico Madrid is committed to its goal of improving its performance in the next season.