A New Chapter For Pubill As He Join Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid have officially confirmed their agreement to sign Spanish right-back Marc Pubill from UD Almeria, with the deal as one of the biggest defensive acquisitions of the summer transfer window. “Our club and UD Almería have reached an agreement pending that the player passes his medical and signs his new contract”, according to the official club statement.

Atlético Madrid confirms the signing of Marc Pubill, although the medical test and the official contract signature are still pending, marking the successful conclusion of negotiations that had attracted interest from multiple European clubs.

The agreement comes after Atletico Madrid successfully hijacked the transfer from several competing clubs, most notably Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves could now miss out on Marc Pubill, after Fabrizio Romano reported Atletico Madrid have hijacked the transfer, while Wolves have been left ‘very disappointed’ after Almeria defender Marc Pubill rejected them to sign for Atletico Madrid.

Wolverhampton are closing in on a deal for Almerea right-back Marc Pubill. The Premier League side have submitted an offer worth €15 million plus add-ons and a sell-on clause, according to Fabrizio Romano, but Atletico Madrid’s superior offer and Champions League appeal ultimately proved decisive.

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Strategic Replacement and Timing

Atlético de Madrid holds its new right side. With the departure of Nahuel Molina who is looming, the capital’s club has just announced that an agreement had been reached with Almeria for the transfer of Marc Pubill (22), subject to the medical examination.

The timing of this acquisition perfectly aligns with Atletico Madrid’s squad planning, as they prepare for the potential departure of their current right-back and seek to strengthen their defensive options ahead of the new La Liga campaign.

Despite having a contract running until June 2029, following a failed transfer to Atalanta in the summer of 2024, Pubill has informed Almeria of his desire to change teams and test himself on a bigger stage. An Olympic champion with Spain, the physical and pacey full-back ended last season with impressive performances that attracted widespread attention.

Current Market Value and Previous Interest

Marc Pubill’s current transfer value is between €9.4M and €15.6M. His last transfer was from Levante to Almeria in 2023. Almeria paid Levante €5M for Marc Pubill, highlighting the significant value appreciation since his move to Almeria.

The defender’s market value surge reflects his consistent performances and development at Almeria, making him one of the most sought-after young right-backs in European football.

Competition from Multiple Clubs

Before Atletico Madrid’s successful intervention, several major European clubs had shown serious interest in Pubill’s services. AC Milan activates in all directions at the start of the transfer window. After the arrival of Samuele Ricci from Torino, the Rossoneri now have a Spaniard: Marc Pubill. This 22-year-old young defender plays for Almería and is also an international U23 with La Roja.

However, Wolves appear to have been handed a boost over Marc Pubill with AC Milan now likely to cool their interest in the player, only for Atletico Madrid to emerge as the successful suitor.

International Recognition and Olympic Success

Pubill’s credentials extend beyond club football, with an important international recognition at youth level. Atlético de Madrid has just announced the signing of Marc Pubill, a player from UD Almería and the Spanish U21 national team, while his Olympic gold medal with Spain demonstrates his ability to perform on the biggest stages.

His international experience and success with Spain’s youth teams provide additional validation of his quality and potential for continued development at Atletico Madrid.

Almeria’s Position and Financial Considerations

Spanish side Almeria have failed to achieve their main goal last season, losing to Real Oviedo in the promotion playoffs, meaning they’ll spend at least another year in the Segunda Division. This setback also dashed the hopes of several players who dreamed of moving to a higher level, which could now lead to their departure from the club.

Almeria’s failure to secure promotion has created the circumstances that allowed talented players like Pubill to seek moves to higher-level competition, with Atletico Madrid perfectly positioned to capitalize on this situation.

Final Formalities and Medical

The transfer now awaits completion of the standard medical examination and contract signing procedures. With the agreement already confirmed between clubs, these final steps represent formalities rather than potential obstacles to the deal’s completion.

The successful addition of Marc Pubill is another shrewd piece of business by Atletico Madrid, securing one of Spain’s most promising defensive talents while strengthening their squad depth ahead of domestic and European competitions.