ESPN: Atletico Madrid is close to signing Almada, with transfer fees of 15 million to 20 million euros

July 15th According to ESPN, Atletico Madrid's transfer transaction to sign Almada is close to completion, with the transfer fee ranging from 15-20 million euros.

ESPN learned from the source that Atletico Madrid is in in-depth negotiations with Lyon, a member of Eagle Football Holdings, to sign Almada. In addition, the midfielder has agreed to join. It is reported that the clubs have almost reached a transfer agreement worth 15 million to 20 million euros, and there are only some small details left to be clarified. According to the report, Atletico Madrid turned its attention to Almada earlier this month after Correa left the team. The 24-year-old midfielder currently has a contract with Lyon sister club Botafogo until the summer of 2029, and he joined Lyon on loan in the second half of last season. Almada has made a total of 20 appearances for Lyon, contributing 2 goals and 5 assists, and currently has a market value of 25 million euros.

Almada has the versatile attributes of playing in the midfield and wing, which make him an attractive target for Atletico Madrid. Almada's joining may occur at the same time as Atletico Madrid midfielder DePaul's transfer to International Miami.

Sources told ESPN that DePaul has agreed to the transfer, and only two clubs are left to reach a final agreement on the transfer fee. The 31-year-old midfielder has the last year left in his contract with Atletico Madrid and has not yet renewed his contract with the club.

Atletico Madrid hopes to avoid losing DePaul after his contract expires in June next year and is preparing to sell him this summer and will seek to introduce a midfielder with similar technical characteristics when he leaves the team.

ESPN has reported in recent weeks that Valencia midfielder Xavi Gra is one of the first choice candidates to replace De Paul, who was close to Atletico Madrid last summer. Palmeiras's Colombian midfielder Rios is also a target, but the chances of signing him seem to be less likely due to the high price of transfer fees.