The future of Argentine Thiago Almada has become a major topic of discussion within Atlético Madrid, amid rumors of his departure in the winter transfer window despite fans demanding that he be given more playing time.

Almada joined last summer in a strategic deal worth 20 million euros for half of his rights. The start of the season was promising thanks to his technical skills and competitive spirit, which gave the impression that he would be an important asset to the team.

But an unexpected injury hindered his progress, and upon his return, he found himself in a secondary role due to coach Diego Simeone's reliance on more experienced players, which sparked internal controversy and pressure from fans to give him more opportunities.

The club is analyzing the situation cautiously, as it believes that Almada's continued lack of a key role could hinder his development and reduce his market value, making a sale a viable option if a suitable offer comes in, according to the website "Fichajes."

Among the clubs interested in signing Almada are Juventus and Palmeiras, but Brazilian club Palmeiras appears to be the closest to completing the deal, prepared to make a significant financial offer while ensuring that Atlético does not incur any financial losses. Meanwhile, the player continues training as usual.