Atlético Madrid agrees to transfer Thiago Almada to River Plate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Atlético Madrid has reached an agreement with River Plate to transfer midfielder Thiago Almada for €20m. Almada, who joined Atlético from Brazilian club Botafogo, struggled for minutes after a muscle injury last season. River Plate had shown interest in Almada for months, and his move may pave the way for Atlético to pursue Cristian Romero from Tottenham Hotspur. Their outgoings, including Almada, could clear around €14m in gross salary, which is crucial for accommodating Romero's potential transfer. Atlético has reportedly submitted a €30m bid for Romero.
- •Atlético Madrid agrees on a €20m transfer for Thiago Almada.
- •Almada's season was impacted by a muscle injury and limited playing time.
- •Atlético seeks to strengthen its defense after conceding 81 goals last season.
- •A €30m bid for Cristian Romero has reportedly been submitted to Tottenham.
- •Almada's move may clear €14m in wages to facilitate Romero's signing.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Almada exit could fund Atlético Madrid’s move for Romero
"Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement with Argentine side River Plate for the transfer of midfielder Thiago Almada in a deal worth €20m. Yahoo Sports reports that Almada will return to South Am...
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