Al-Ahli makes a million-dollar offer for Thiago Almada, Atlético de Madrid midfielder, before the end of the World Cup
The Al-Ahli club, from Saudi Arabia, formalized an offer for the Argentine player Thiago Almada, who currently belongs to Atlético de Madrid. As reported by the Spanish newspaper “Marca”, the attacking midfielder became a target for the Middle Eastern team, but the decision on his professional future should only be made after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup.
The financial proposal presented by Al-Ahli is around 27 million euros and provides for a three-season contract for the athlete. Atlético de Madrid, holder of Almada’s rights, is monitoring the situation closely and is already considering the possibility of negotiating the player in the next international transfer window, reflecting the growing willingness of Saudi clubs to invest large amounts of money to reinforce their squads with global talents.
Almada’s future will be defined after the World Cup
A few weeks ago, Thiago Almada’s name already appeared in several speculations about his possible departure from the Spanish club. Despite the interest shown by different markets, the Argentine athlete decided to prioritize his participation in the World Cup with the team led by Lionel Scaloni, postponing any discussion about his next career step.
After the World Cup ends, the player has plans to examine all available options. Although the financial aspect is an important point, it will not be the only determining factor in your choice. Its team of representatives will also carefully analyze the sports project presented by interested clubs.
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Currently, Almada believes that an outstanding performance in global competition can increase its visibility and open up new opportunities in important European championships. However, the alternative of playing in Saudi Arabian football remains under consideration.
Behind the scenes, Atlético de Madrid remains attentive to market movements involving the midfielder. Acquired for a sum in excess of 20 million euros, Almada represents a valuable asset that could provide a significant financial return to the club in a future transaction.
Al-Ahli’s offer comes amid increasing demand from Saudi teams for prominent players in the biggest global leagues. The proposed amount satisfies the directors of the Spanish club, who are awaiting the market’s next steps before making a final decision.
In addition to the interest coming from Saudi Arabia, Thiago Almada is under observation from other teams. Clubs from Brazil and River Plate, from Argentina, also expressed interest. However, the financial power displayed by Al-Ahli gives the Saudi team a considerable advantage in the competition for the player.
His professional career began at Vélez Sarsfield, and the player had experiences in different championships before reaching a scene with greater international visibility, contributing to his projection in football.
