Atlético Halts Nico González's Future

Atlético fans are happy with the Argentine, but they don't like the deal with Juventus.

Héctor Andreu | 20 Apr 2026 | 18.56
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Atlético is considering the purchase of Nico González / This is Atleti
Atlético is considering the purchase of Nico González / This is Atleti

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Nico González continues to generate debate in the planning of Atlético de Madrid ahead of the upcoming summer transfer market. The Argentine has performed well, but his future is not guaranteed.

The winger, owned by Juventus Turin, has left a good impression in LaLiga. However, the red and white club is not convinced to activate the agreed option.

Nico González convinces, but not for 32 million

Nico González's performance has been positive at Atlético de Madrid. Every time he has had minutes, he has provided imbalance and attacking solutions.

The coaching staff values his commitment and his adaptation to the system. In LaLiga, he has proven to be a useful resource in different match scenarios.

Nevertheless, the sports management does not believe that his impact justifies the 32 million euro outlay. That figure raises doubts in the offices.

Atlético de Madrid believes that the cost is high in relation to his role. Therefore, the purchase option will not be automatically activated under these conditions.

Atlético de Madrid seeks to renegotiate with Juventus Turin

According to ' Calciomercato', Atlético de Madrid's strategy involves negotiating directly with Juventus Turin. The goal is to lower the final price of the operation.

The red and white club does not rule out keeping Nico González, but only if the cost is adjusted. The intention is to reach a more favorable agreement.

Initially, Juventus Turin's stance was firm. They were expecting to receive the agreed 32 million euros in the loan contract.

However, that scenario is losing strength as the weeks go by. The conditions for the purchase to be mandatory complicate the Italian plan.

Atlético does not want to pay for Nico González

LaLiga conditions the future of the Argentine

The contract includes a specific clause. For the purchase to be mandatory, Nico González must play a certain number of matches in LaLiga.

Specifically, he needs to play at least five of the last seven matches, with a minimum of 45 minutes in each. This requirement adds uncertainty.

Atlético de Madrid could manage his participation based on this condition. It would not be the first time a club makes strategic decisions in this regard.

In LaLiga, these situations are not new. Contracts with sporting clauses usually influence the management of playing time.

An open future between Atlético de Madrid and Juventus Turin

The case of Nico González reflects the complexity of the current market. The player is appreciated, but not enough to assume any cost.

Atlético de Madrid values his continuity, but under new conditions. The negotiation with Juventus Turin will be crucial in this process.

The Italian club will have to decide whether to maintain its position or accept a discount. Everything will depend on Atlético's real interest and the lack of alternatives.

In LaLiga, the Argentine has shown he can compete. His versatility and offensive ability are aspects that work in his favor.

The outcome will be known in the summer. Nico González will remain on Atlético de Madrid's radar, but his continuity will depend on an economic agreement that satisfies both parties and avoids the payment of the 32 million demanded by Juventus Turin.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Atlético paraliza el futuro de Nico González

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