The Saudi club wants to add the Argentine midfielder, but any decision about his future would be made after the World Cup
Among the clubs that have closely followed his situation is River, which identified him as one of the names capable of enhancing their squad amid a renewal process. However, the economic differences and the emergence of Al-Ahli have left the Argentine team in a much more complex position to compete for his signing.
From the player's camp, they assure that there will be no concrete advances until Argentina's participation in the World Cup is over. Only then will Almada analyze the various offers and determine what the next step will be in a career that, at 25 years old, is going through one of its most important moments.
Since his arrival in mid-2025, the native of Ciudadela has played 1,704 minutes, spread over 40 matches, in which he scored 4 goals, provided 2 assists, and received 4 yellow cards and one direct red card.
The future of Thiago Almada promises to become one of the stories of the upcoming transfer market. While he competes in the 2026 World Cup with the Argentine National Team, the midfielder received an important proposal from Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia, although he decided to postpone any decision until the tournament concludes.
According to reports from Spain, the Saudi club is willing to shell out around 27 million euros (about 30 million dollars at the current exchange rate) for the midfielder and offer him a contract for three seasons. The figure is attractive for Atlético de Madrid, which is considering various alternatives for the player and seeks to recover the investment made for his transfer.
However, Almada's stance is clear: before the economic aspect, he prioritizes the sports project. The former Vélez player believes that a good performance in the World Cup could open new doors for him in Europe and raise his market value for future negotiations.
Despite the fact that the possibility of continuing in European football remains the option that most attracts the player, he does not rule out evaluating other alternatives once the competition is over. In this context, in addition to the Saudi interest, inquiries have also emerged from Brazil and other markets.
