Reports from "Fichajes" indicate that Atletico Madrid is looking to bolster its defensive line during the winter transfer window, amid a defensive crisis the team is facing this season. The club has shown interest in signing Danish defender Andreas Christensen, currently a player for Barcelona, whose contract with the Catalan team runs until June 2026.

According to the source, Atletico Madrid's interest in Christensen is not only for technical reasons but also strategic ones, as the new sporting director, Mateo Alemany, has a prior relationship with the player from his time managing Barcelona, making the signing a quick and reliable option to strengthen the defense.

Barcelona is facing some hesitation regarding the renewal of Christensen's contract due to his injury history, despite the player's desire to remain with the Catalan club. The site notes that Atletico is closely monitoring the player's situation, and if Barcelona does not make an offer to renew his contract, a move to Madrid could happen next January without transfer costs.

The source also pointed out that Atletico sees Christensen as a player with significant experience and the ability to quickly adapt to the team, aligning with Alemany's policy of strengthening the defense without significant financial risks. Given the poor performance of some Atletico defenders in recent matches, the player represents an immediate solution to support the backline, especially before important European matches.

Thus, Andreas Christensen represents an opportunity that combines defensive needs and economic opportunity for Atletico Madrid, and the lack of a contract renewal with Barcelona may open the door for his transfer to the Spanish capital as soon as possible.