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Atletico Madrid confirm Almada signing

Published: 20 Jul 2025 - 11:14 am | Last Updated: 20 Jul 2025 - 11:15 am

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Madrid: Spanish club Atletico Madrid announced today the signing of Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada for five seasons from Brazilian club Botafogo.

The club confirmed that Almada has passed his medical and penned his contract with the Spanish club, expressing hope that he will be an important part of their success in the coming seasons.

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Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates his victory on the podium after winning the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit, in Monza, northern Italy, on September 7, 2025. (Photo by Marco Bertorello / AFP) Verstappen wins F1 Italian Grand Prix
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen looks on after taking pole position following the qualifying session ahead of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit, in Monza, northern Italy, on September 6, 2025. (Photo by Philippe Lopez / AFP) Verstappen pips McLaren pair to pole at Italian GP
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