The last day of the transfer market continues to be a topic of discussion. As the closing of the transfer windows approaches, Atlético de Madrid accelerated efforts to acquire Nicolás Tagliafico and gained an advantage over Juventus, which had also shown interest in signing him.
The team managed by Diego Simeone has already made progress in negotiations with Olympique de Lyon, the owner of the 34-year-old defender's contract. The left-back of the Argentine National Team has a contract with the French club until 2027, although the economic context the club is facing could facilitate his departure before the market closes.
According to specialized journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Argentine has given the green light to both Atlético and Juventus. Therefore, the decision now lies with the clubs, which must reach an agreement for the transfer in the coming hours.
El Colchonero is the one in the best position after intensifying talks with Lyon. The intention of the Madrid club is to quickly finalize the operation and add an experienced option for the left side, where they also signed Álex Grimaldo during this window.
To finalize Tagliafico's arrival, Atlético is also working on freeing up space within their salary cap. Among the departures that could contribute to this goal are José María Giménez, Thomas Lemar, Carlos Martín, and Obed Vargas, in a race against time to meet the market closing deadline.
