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.

80.0
83.4
Ferran Torres FC Barcelona Barcelona €46.7M
79.8
81.6
Christian Pulisic AC Milan Milan €46M
79.1
87.4
Yéremy Pino Crystal Palace C. Palace €41.6M
79.0
79.0
Marcus Rashford FC Barcelona Barcelona €52.2M
78.6
79.2
Harvey Barnes Newcastle United Newcastle €39.8M
78.3
80.7
Alexis Saelemaekers AC Milan Milan €18.7M
78.3
87.0
Xavi Simons Tottenham Tottenham €76.7M
78.1
89.7
Jamie Gittens Chelsea Chelsea €64.4M

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