Atletico Madrid are expected to continue spending money in the final weeks of the transfer window before the 2025/26 season.
Diego Simeone has spent a lot of money this summer as he tries to build a team that can really challenge Barcelona and Real Madrid in 2025/26.
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Los Rojiblancos finished third in La Liga last season – the eighth time they have fallen behind El Clásico rivals under Simeone’s leadership – and captain Koke has called on the revamped team to change that in 2026.
Atletico Madrid passes 150 million euros
Simeone has already spent around €159 million on nine new players this summer, but he is also starting to earn money back through player sales, after Samuel Lino completed a €22 million transfer to Flamengo
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The club has also used its buy-back clause on Santiago Mourino, and then sold him on to Villarreal for a profit.
Among Madrid’s new players, two players have passed the €30 million mark, with Alex Baena and Johnny Cardoso refreshing Simeone’s midfield.
Atletico Madrid may need to spend more before August ends
According to reports from Diario AS, Simeone wants to sign Napoli striker Giacomo Raspadori.
Latest news on a transfer for Giacomo Raspadori to Atletico Madrid
The Italian international Raspadori has been a stable contributor at Napoli since his permanent transfer from Sassuolo in 2023.
Twelve goals over two seasons, combined with his flexibility as an attacking player, have convinced Simeone that he can be an alternative to top scorer Julián Álvarez in the Spanish capital.
However, with a contract at Napoli that lasts until 2028, it will not be easy to pull off a transfer, as his current club demands a transfer fee of €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses.
Atletico Madrid have currently explored the possibility of a deal, but they are aiming for an amount of €25 million plus €5 million in bonuses. At the same time, they are also keeping an eye on Stuttgart striker Enzo Millot, who could be available for €20 million.
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