Atletico Madrid Transfer News: Club Plans Defensive Overhaul

The board of Atlético de Madrid is actively pursuing the signing of one or two centre-backs for the upcoming season.

Additionally, the future of César Azpilicueta from Navarre and Mozambican Reinildo Mandava remains uncertain.

Atlético de Madrid is looking ahead. Even though we haven’t reached the midpoint of the current season, the red-and-white management is already dedicating significant time to planning for the 2025-2026 season.

As reported by journalist Matteo Moretto, one of the club’s objectives is to enhance the performance of its defense.

The team at the Metropolitano aims to recruit one or two centre-backs to broaden Diego Simeone’s tactical options and address the expected absences of players in that position.

Atletico Madrid Transfer News: Possible departures

César Azpilicueta is among the defenders most likely to leave the club.

The Navarrese player’s contract expires on June 30, and considering he is 35 years old, it seems unlikely that Atlético will offer him a renewal.

The future of Reinildo Mandava, who is 30 years old, is also in question.

His contract is set to expire at the end of the season, and no significant steps have been taken to extend it.

Given that he is a defender highly regarded by Cholo (having played 17 official matches this season), it makes sense for the club to at least try to keep him.