Atletico Madrid has reached an agreement with Botafogo to sign Thiago Almada, pending a medical examination. Almada was part of Argentina’s squad during the 2022 World Cup and previously excelled in MLS with Atlanta United. He spent the second half of the 2024-25 season on loan at Lyon, where he made 20 appearances, scored two goals, and provided four assists, creating a total of 24 chances. Almada will be Atletico's third signing this summer after Alex Baena and Matteo Ruggeri.
Atletico Madrid have struck an agreement with Botafogo to sign Thiago Almada, pending a successful medical examination. Almada will be Atletico's third summer signing.
Almada, who was part of Argentina's squad at the 2022 World Cup, had been a star in MLS with Atlanta United before joining Botafogo.
During his loan at Lyon, Almada made 20 appearances, scoring twice and providing four assists, creating 24 chances in total.
Atletico Madrid confirmed the agreement with Botafogo for the transfer of Thiago Almada, pending the player's medical examination.
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