Rumour

Will Álex Baena leave Villarreal and join Atlético Madrid?

Rumour report

(Latest update: )

Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Álex Baena transferring to Atlético Madrid appears very low, with only 37% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.

  • There are few players in the current Atlético Madrid squad who are considered better in the same position, which enhances Álex Baena's chances of playing a key role within the team.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Comparable potential to previously attracted players

  • Few direct competitors for position (Samuel Lino, Rodrigo Riquelme)

  • Missing star player in position on team

  • Not many competitors with higher Potential (Julián Alvarez, Conor Gallagher)

  • Missing potential star player in position

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons

Alternatives of Atlético Madrid

Skill / pot Player Team ETV

The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.

79.3
83.0
Ferran Torres FC Barcelona Barcelona €36.5M
79.2
86.9
Yéremy Pino Crystal Palace C. Palace €40.3M
78.7
82.3
Darwin Núñez Al-Hilal SFC Al-Hilal €34.3M
78.6
80.1
Harvey Barnes Newcastle United Newcastle €41.8M
78.4
80.9
Alexis Saelemaekers AC Milan Milan €14.9M
78.2
78.2
Marcus Rashford FC Barcelona Barcelona €54.5M
78.1
89.6
Jamie Gittens Chelsea Chelsea €70.4M
77.9
87.8
Xavi Simons Tottenham Tottenham €77.8M

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