Atlético Madrid spent big last summer and, although that won’t be the case in 2025, they are considering a big-money move for one of La Liga’s standout players of the last 18 months: Alex Baena.
Baena has been on Atleti’s radar for some time and during that period he has become one of the best playmakers in Spanish football. Villarreal have enjoyed the fruits of their labor, although their resolve will surely be tested this summer.
According to Javi Gomara, Atleti will make their move for Baena during the 2025 summer transfer market as they are convinced it would be the right time to add the 23-year-old to Diego Simeone’s squad.
🚨🇪🇸 JUST IN: Atlético de Madrid is convinced that this summer is the time to bet on Álex Baena.
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While Baena would be a phenomenal signing for Atlético de Madrid, it will not be easy to reach an agreement. There have been multiple links with Premier League clubs over the last 12 months and, because of this, it would not be a surprise if Villarreal resisted his €60m release clause.