Atlético de Madrid aims for the ideal replacement for Rodrigo de Paul

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Atlético Madrid already has its sights set on the potential replacement for Rodrigo de Paul. With the imminent departure of the Argentine midfielder to Inter Miami, the red and white team has shown interest in Exequiel Palacios, the current player at Bayer Leverkusen and an option highly backed by the coaching staff. The player is willing to make the leap to LaLiga and sees joining Diego Pablo Simeone's project with good eyes, as reported by Marcos Durán.

ℹ️ Exe Palacios's situation with Atlético Madrid.

The player would love to play for the club. The coaching staff likes the player, and he has been on the sports management list for a couple of years.

The relationship with the player's agents is excellent. There have been several operations between them. pic.twitter.com/XWWyEwmQ70

— Marcos Durán (@marqoss) July 11, 2025

Palacios, 26 years old, is coming off a solid season in German football, participating in 38 matches with the Bundesliga champion, where he established himself as a key player in the double pivot of Xabi Alonso's scheme. Although not explosive in stats (1 goal and 6 assists), his performance has been consistent and valuable for the team. With a contract until 2028, it won't be a simple operation, but the good relationship between the player's entourage and the Atleti board facilitates discussions.

Rodrigo de Paul, getting closer to Inter Miami

Meanwhile, in Miami, they are gearing up for a second attempt to sign Rodrigo de Paul. The first offer, under 15 million euros, was rejected by the Madrid team, which expects to recoup at least a figure close to 15 million to let him go. However, the Spanish club's position is not the strongest, as the former Udinese player's contract ends in 2026, posing the risk of him leaving for free if a deal is not reached now.

The market moves fast, and if everything progresses as planned, Atlético could finalize Palacios's signing in the coming weeks. A reinforcement that not only fits Simeone's profile but also keeps the Argentine DNA in the red and white team's midfield.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Atlético de Madrid apunta al sustituto ideal de Rodrigo de Paul