Atletico Madrid are eyeing another big summer of transfer business in 2025, and one key piece has edged closer to being completed.
In recent weeks, it has been decided that Atleti are to seek the signing of a new left-back. The performance levels of Javi Galan and Reinildo Mandava have not been up to standard over the last 12 months, which is why a new option is wanted by head coach Diego Simeone.
Theo Hernandez was an option that Atleti had explored, but they have since established Andy Robertson as their top target. And the chances of a deal being done for the Scotland international appear to have increased in recent days.
Andy Robertson sets sights on joining Atletico Madrid
As per Diario AS, Robertson has given his approval to Atleti to make the move this summer. As a result, all that remains before a deal can be done is for a fee agreement to take place with Liverpool.
It has been reported that Liverpool want in the region of £5m in order to allow Robertson to leave. The Premier League champions are already in the process of replacing him, with a deal for AFC Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez believed to be at an advanced stage.
Robertson would undoubtedly be a top signing for Atleti, and his profile would be perfect for Simeone. And his personality and winning mentality will only help Los Colchoneros in their bid to close the gap to Barcelona and Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
It remains to be seen whether Robertson does make the move to the RiyadhAir Metropolitano, but given that Liverpool are not asking for a lot, there are plenty of chances for that to happen over the coming weeks. But for now, club-to-club talks are the next step for all parties.
I think Andy has been a great player and probably still can be.
If he decides to leave though, because he’s scared about loosing his place in the team, it is a bit weak and gutless.
Surely he realises it’s better to have 2 players good enough to fight for each position. It should make him more determined to fight for his place and push him to be better.
He served liverpool well. It’s time to leave and an opportunity for him. Thanks for everything
With all AR has achieved with LFC, He is by no means weak or gutless. I think he still has plenty to offer but Thank you Andy! You were the spine in team for many a year and i as a fan say THANK YOU…… Wishing nothing but the best for you. YNWA
With all AR has achieved with LFC, He is by no means weak or gutless. I think he still has plenty to offer but Thank you Andy! You were the spine in team for many a year and i as a fan say THANK YOU…… Wishing nothing but the best for you. YNWA
Huge mistake decision by liverpool with remaining 1.5 years contract you let go the player only for 5 million.
It’s fine let him go
5 million doesn”t make sense. If he’s only worth that much why IS he still playing for US? Who Will be the back Up for the hungarian coming in? Because Robertson IS still better than his replacement Who played a few games last season
Personally,I would prefer the players, especially those who contributed efforts and their sweat to help the club to wi Premier league title, and to stay with the club out of sentiment reason but understsnd that there are several reasons and factors behind every activity. Wholeheartedly wish that Andy Robertson thrive in his new club. For those who are still flare up with TAA please do so. Perhaps he needs to brush up his PR🙂 bygone be bygone. There’s life beyond football and it’s all about life but only part of it.
I think Robbo should not leave because the guy is still good and better than his replacement and if he’d to leave why at only £5m and he’s worth £25m. If he leaves al the best he gave all for Liverpool. Bravo
Thank you Robbo, you are a legend and there is plenty of fuel left in your engine to make us remember your chargés down the left, and regret our losing them and your tireless defensive work. We will miss you!
Robo doesn’t. Still want to play second fiddle to the new young Hungarian we’ve bought. Pity. He made a few mistakes during last season which resulted in a few goals against us. Still, letting him leave for a lousy 5 million presumably is a favor to facilitate his transfer rather than his true worth. He’ll find it really harder running up and down the wing in hot and humid though. Best of luck laddie