Atlético Madrid have officially announced many departures in this transfer window, but they haven’t signed anyone yet. That may change in the next few hours.
Ederson has become the main target for Atlético Madrid to strengthen their midfield in this final part of the transfer window. The red-and-white club has been working for weeks on a complex but strategic operation.
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From the offices at the Metropolitano, it is clear that Ederson is the ideal profile to fill the void left by Conor Gallagher. A complete midfielder with top-level physicality, judgement and experience in Europe. The negotiations are active – not concluded, but not dismissed either. There is moderate optimism in Atlético, based on the player’s clear intention to make the step to La Liga.
Ederson and the challenge with Atalanta
According to AS, the biggest obstacle to Ederson being able to wear red and white is Atalanta. The Italian club is in no hurry and has set a clear red line. In Bergamo, they will not consider offers under 50 million euros. That is the minimum amount to start negotiations on a transfer for Ederson in this market.
Atlético Madrid is trying to mitigate these demands by relying on several factors. The first is that the player has already communicated his intention not to extend his contract, which expires in 2027. This places Atalanta in an obvious dilemma: sell now or risk negotiating with less leeway in a few months.
The player’s will weighs heavily
This is where Ederson himself comes into the picture. The Brazilian has made it clear that he wants to play for Atlético Madrid and fulfill his dream of competing in Spain. The sporting project presented by the red-and-white sports management has completely convinced Ederson and he sees the Metropolitano as the ideal environment to develop.
In recent weeks, several key players from Atlético’s dressing room have also contacted him to convey confidence. The answer has been a clear yes.
A scorching end to the transfer window
Mateu Alemany is working in the shadows to unlock an operation that would mark the end of Atlético Madrid’s transfer window. Ederson is the absolute priority. The club knows that there will be no room for improvisation. If the midfielder arrives, it will be Ederson. If not, they will wait until summer.
But the message is clear: Atlético Madrid are willing to push until the last minute for Ederson, even though they know that Atalanta will not easily go below the 50 million mark. – Not a bad price for a new brain!!
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