Atletico Madrid reach agreement for former Liverpool target

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Atletico Madrid looks to have stolen a march on several European heavyweights in the race for one of Serie A’s standout midfielders. Image Credits: Imago Images Atletico Madrid looks to have stolen a march on several European heavyweights in the race for one of Serie A’s standout midfielders, closing in on a deal that will reshape Diego Simeone’s engine room next season.

It is claimed that Ateltico have now reached a preliminary agreement with Ederson ahead of a summer switch, after the Brazilian informed Atalanta he would not be renewing a contract that runs to 2027. With Atalanta more open to a sale and their valuation dropping into the €30–40m range as the clock ticks down on his deal, the expectation is that Atletico will finalise terms with the Serie A club in the coming weeks, with a long‑term contract in Madrid on the table for the former Liverpool target.

Ederson entered Liverpool’s orbit in 2024 after a strong season that saw Atalanta win the Europa League. For Liverpool, Ederson slipping away to Atletico only sharpens the focus on what comes next in midfield.