The agent of Chelsea star Marc Cucurella has, on Saturday, responded to suggestions that his client could be primed for a summer move back to Spain. Left-back Cucurella, of course, only made the move to Stamford Bridge last summer. Fresh off a stellar debut campaign with Brighton & Hove Albion, the powers that be at Chelsea agreed to fork over a hefty £60 million to bring the Spaniard...Full Story »

Kieran Trippier opened up on playing under Diego Simeone, admitting the Atletico Madrid manager is "different" to work with. Tripper jokes about "different" Simeone Played under him from 2019 to 2022 Atletico have overperformed under Argentine WHAT HAPPENED? Trippier, nowadays a Newcastle mainstay, played under the Argentine boss at Atleti for two-and-a-half seasons between 2019 and 2022...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid are willing to extend Joao Felix's loan at Chelsea into next season. The Portugal striker arrived in January in a deal which did not carry a permanent option. While Chelsea will not qualify for Europe this term, Felix is happy to stay in London. As such a new loan is set to be discussed, with all parties happy with the situation, says The Sun. Atletico do not want to lose th...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly very interested in signing Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak should the La Liga giants decide to sell the goalkeeper in the summer. The 30-year-old has a contract at the Metropolitano until 2024 and if they are undecided about his continuation at the club, this summer would be the time to sell him. The Slovenia international is one of the best goalkeepers in the world but a...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann considered international retirement after being overlooked for the France captaincy. PSG star Kylian Mbappe was named Les Bleus captain this week. AS says Griezmann saw himself at Euro 2024 wearing the armband; Didier Deschamps' decision has come as a huge blow for the forward, to such an extent that he even considered international retirement on the...Full Story »

Argentina and Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has encouraged Lionel Messi to join him in the Spanish capital. Messi out of contract at PSG Joao Felix on loan at Chelsea De Paul has encouraged both to join him in Madrid WHAT HAPPENED? Messi's contract is due to expire at the end of the season and there is plenty of speculation over where he will be plying his trade next term. T...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid players are expecting Joao Felix to return from his loan at Chelsea. Felix joined Chelsea on-loan in January from Atletico to the end of the season. Atleti midfielder Koke said: "They were important players within the team. They made the decision to leave. Joao transferred and (Matheus) Cunha transferred. "They are decisions of each one. Totally respectable. Joao is picking ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid marked manager Diego Simeone's record 613th game as coach with a 6-1 thrashing of Sevilla, who were reduced to 10 men late on, on Saturday. Dutch forward Memphis Depay marked his first start for the club with two goals and substitute Alvaro Morata also bagged a brace in the win that saw Simeone overtake Luis Aragones for the most games as Atletico coach. "It's hard to explain...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid have made an offer to former Spain coach Luis Enrique. El Chiringuito reports Los Colchoneros approached Luis Enrique before the World Cup to see if he would be interested in the job. The offer for Luis Enrique is for three years, and it would only be effective this summer if El Cholo leaves the team. El Chiringuito states that the Madrid team will not fire the legendary man...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone complained that Real Madrid receive preferential treatment from referees after a straight red card was shown to Angel Correa in a 1-1 draw against their rivals in Saturday's derby. Simeone was fuming over referee Gil Manzano's sending off of Atletico forward Correa in the 64th minute after an elbow to the chest of defender Antonio Rudiger with the score 0-0...Full Story »

Chelsea are discussing the prospect of offloading Mason Mount to Atletico Madrid. The Blues are extremely enamored with on loan attacker Joao Felix, who is at the club from Atleti. However, there is no buy option in the loan deal, which means they must discuss terms with the Spanish giants. According to Spanish journalist David G. Medina, Chelsea want to send Mount to Madrid to lower the fi...Full Story »

Kante could be Atletico Madrid bound Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, who is out of contract in the summer, could make a move to Atletico Madrid in the summer, according to Mundo Deportivo. It's unclear as to whether Chelsea are prepared to extend the 31-year-old's deal which means he could head to Spain on a free transfer. Leeds eyeing Carlos Corberan as Jesse Marsch replacement Leeds' 1-...Full Story »

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was prepared to leave Chelsea in January. The London Evening Standard says AC Milan and Atletico Madrid expressed an interest in Aubameyang during the January transfer window but FIFA rules blocked a potential transfer. The 33-year-old has played for Chelsea and Barcelona this season and, as a result, was not allowed to move to a third club during the winter window....Full Story »

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement worth €3 million (£2.63m) for Memphis Depay, which includes an option for Yannick Carrasco. Depay linked with move away from club Atletico secure player on €3m transfer Includes Barca's 'preferential purchase' of Carrasco WHAT HAPPENED? The move sees Depay move to Catalonia on a permanent transfer, after Atletico we...Full Story »

With Memphis Depay heading to Atletico Madrid, Barcelona manager Xavi has identified Wolves' Goncalo Guedes as a replacement. WHAT HAPPENED? Atleti and Barca agreed on a deal for Memphis to head to the Spanish capital on Wednesday afternoon, leaving the Catalans shorthanded at left wing. AS is reporting that Xavi is after Guedes on a short-term loan to replace the Dutch international. Guedes ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid are finalising the €3m cash signing of Barcelona striker Memphis Depay. Atletico have successfully reached terms with Barca for the Dutchman, says Marca. Although those at the Camp Nou had always assured that the striker would not leave if a replacement did not arrive, the pressure of Atletico eventually told. Depay had agreed personal terms with Atletico last month. H...Full Story »

Barcelona forward Memphis Depay has informed Atletico Madrid that he is willing to join them amid negotiations between the clubs. Memphis enduring frustration at Camp Nou Barcelona ready to sell him Could complete swap deal for Carrasco WHAT HAPPENED? Memphis is interested in joining Atletico this month and the club would love to have him, reports Mundo Deportivo. But because his contrac...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid are moving for Barcelona striker Memphis Depay. Atletico and Barça already know that the Dutchman is predisposed to open negotiations to leave for Madrid while waiting to reach an economic agreement on a two-and-a-half year deal, says Sport. Atlético launched their interest in Memphis knowing a deal was possible. Previously, their sporting committee had spoken with ...Full Story »

Joao Felix has been granted permission by Atletico Madrid to undergo a medical in London as his loan move to Chelsea nears completion, sources have told ESPN. Sources have told ESPN that Felix signed a new contract with Atletico until 2027 ahead of the loan move before accepting a move to Chelsea, with both clubs in advanced talks over a deal for the Portugal forward to join the Premier Leagu...Full Story »

Ousmane Dembele scored the only goal of the game as Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday. Xavi Hernandez's side took advantage of rival Real Madrid's 2-1 loss to Villarreal on Saturday to take sole possession of first place in LaLiga with 41 points from their first 16 games. Barcelona dominated the early exchanges, pressuring Atletico high up in their half ...Full Story »