Nico Gonzalez set for Atlético stay as Juve talks progress - report

ELCHE, SPAIN - APRIL 22: Nicolas Gonzalez of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Elche CF and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on April 22, 2026 in Elche, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) | Getty Images Atlético de Madrid are close to reaching a new agreement with Juventus for Nico Gonzalez as the Argentina attacker nears a permanent transfer to remain under Diego Simeone’s orders in Spain. Matteo Moretto reported on YouTube that Atlético are in advanced negotiations with Juve for Nico’s transfer, which would be worth around €27/28 million, including bonuses.

That figure represents only a €5 million discount from the €32 million buy obligation clause that Juve included in Nico’s loan out of Turin last summer. ⚠️🇦🇷 #Juventus e #AtleticoMadrid in trattativa avanzata per #NicoGonzalez , che vorrebbe restare a Madrid dopo l’infortunio che ha fatto saltare l’obbligo di riscatto. Accordo vicino intorno ai 27-28M€ bonus inclusi rispetto ai 32M€ iniziali.

📲 @MatteMoretto – YouTube — Juventus Reborn (@Juventus_Reborn) May 16, 2026 Atlético had made it clear for months that they would not pay the full €32 million to sign Nico permanently, even though the 28-year-old was one of Cholo Simeone’s most-used players during the first half of this season. Nico suffered a hamstring injury at Girona four days before Christmas, and his playing time has been reduced in the second half of the season as Atlético tried to avoid triggering the clause; he suffered a season-ending muscle injury when he miskicked a ball in training the day before Atleti hosted Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League semifinals, which rendered those efforts moot. For the season, Nico scored five goals (all in LaLiga) across 37 games in all competitions.

Simeone got the most out of the player’s versatility, using him as a left-winger, a left-back, a left wing-back and as right-sided attacking midfielder. Four of Nico’s five goals — his doubles against Real Sociedad and Elche — came when he played on the right. 💣🚨 BREAKING: Atlético Madrid and Juventus are close to reaching an agreement for Nico Gonzalez for a fee around €27/28m including bonuses.