Baena to Atleti: A dream come true!
Great news for the Atleti fans! Álex Baena is one step away from wearing the red and white jersey. Negotiations with Villarreal have progressed rapidly and an imminent announcement is expected.
Baena, an international with Spain, always prioritized playing for a top European club, and what better than Atleti! The agreement with the player is total, even rejecting an offer from Saudi Arabia to fulfill his desire to join our ranks.
The club is working against the clock to ensure that the talented midfielder joins Simeone’s team once his commitments with the national team are over, with an eye on the Club World Cup. Baena, who will soon turn 24, is expected to sign for five seasons.
This incorporation, however, implies the departure of Rodrigo Riquelme to Villarreal. The academy player, after a season with less prominence, is looking for new challenges and the proposal from Villarreal, with Marcelino García Toral at the helm, has convinced him. In short, everything indicates that we will see Baena defending our colors very soon! A sure bet to strengthen the midfield and an extra quality for the team in the fight for all titles.
