Thiago Almada, a young Argentine midfielder, initially left Botafogo to join Atlético Madrid for €21 million. His decision to favor Atlético over Benfica was a significant development in the summer transfer market.
Challenging Start at Atlético Madrid
Since his move, Almada’s experience in La Liga has not met expectations. The 24-year-old has struggled to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup.
Performance Overview
This season, Almada has played in 16 out of 26 matches for Atlético. However, he has only started six times, contributing two goals and one assist in 571 minutes of play.
- Matches Played: 16
- Matches Started: 6
- Goals Scored: 2
- Assists: 1
- Total Minutes: 571
Future Prospects
Due to limited playing time, Almada has expressed a desire to leave Atlético in January. Reports from Spanish radio station Cadena Ser indicate that he has been placed on the transfer market.
Several Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in Almada’s situation, looking to take advantage of the midfielder’s readiness for a new challenge.
Almada’s primary goal is to regain consistent playing time, which he hopes will enhance his chances of being selected by Lionel Scaloni for the 2026 World Cup. His focus remains on contributing significantly wherever he plays next.
