He is one of Atlético de Madrid 's dream signings, although it is a move that could only happen if Antoine Griezmann leaves the team. The club is keeping its eyes on Álex Baena , the Villarreal CF player is one of the dreams of the Atlético de Madrid board. They see him as the perfect heir, the player who can lead the Atlético team for the next decade.
He has spectacular qualities; his talent is reminiscent of that of the Frenchman when he was a player for Real Sociedad de San Sebastián . The Frenchman arrived at the Colchoneros after a significant investment, and now he wants to do the same with the Almería native . Álex Baena is liked and convinced in all areas of the club, especially the coach, Diego Pablo Simeone .
The footballer from Roquetas de Mar has a contract with Villarreal until 2028 and a termination clause of around 60 million euros . A necessary investment if the top scorer in the history of Atlético de Madrid leaves, who has not yet decided his future. What they like most about Alex Baena is his mobility on the field and his versatility, something that always adds value to the coach of the red-and-white team.
Villarreal agrees to negotiate for an amount not less than 45 million
Villarreal could accept an offer of more than 45 million euros , as they believe that his value has increased and he is the great star of the Castellón team. Relations with the yellow team are fluid again, after the setback they suffered when the red-and-whites signed Germán Valera from the yellows. The blow to the yellow youth team was such that Fernando Roig came out indignantly to ask the red-and-white club not to touch his players.
Germán Valera signed for Valencia CF a few weeks ago, after playing just one game for Atlético de Madrid 's first team. Last summer, those relations were already restored, and this year, business was immediately restored. The red-and-whites paid around 40 million to secure the services of Alexander Sorloth ; the Norwegian striker knows the Andalusian midfielder very well.
Sorloth lends a hand to Atlético
He would be the main beneficiary of the arrival of Álex Baena , along with Pablo Barrios , who knows him best from the lower categories of Spain . The Andalusian has decided to stay this season under the orders of Marcelino García Toral and later decide his future. He points out that it will be Baena's last year at Villarreal , as he wants to make a sporting leap.
It's not just Atlético de Madrid who are after him; FC Barcelona are once again clashing with Gil Marín and Diego Simeone . Hansi Flick also sees him as a great step forward for his squad, and would like to sign him at all costs, but that position at Barça is already filled.
The Premier League and PSG are always on the lookout for talented players, and Real Madrid have even been on the lookout for him. This summer he has made a name for himself after winning the European Championship with the senior national team and then the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.