Most valuable professional in the league Profesional
With a market value of 20 million euros, Thiago Almada is together with Julián Álvarez (21) the most valuable professional in the Argentine league Profesional. The attacking midfielder could soon be at the top of the MLS rankings. A move from Vélez Sarsfield to Atlanta United should take place in the upcoming transfer window.
“It was supposed to be a few months ago, but it’s been a bit delayed. Now everything is going according to plan for December or January. I’ve been thinking about this with my family and my advisor. I’ve decided that if everything goes well, I’ll sign and we’ll go, “said the 20-year-old to” TyC Sports “. The little right-footer came to the ten-time champions of Argentina in 2018, where he signed a contract until 2023, and has quadrupled his market value since then.
With Álvarez, Almada & Co .: Most valuable players in the Argentinian league Profesional
However, the Argentine U international, who also took part in the last Olympic Games, sees the MLS only as a transition point. “I want to play a good season there and have the opportunity to go to Europe,” said Almada, who is said to have been the focus of top clubs like FC Barcelona, Manchester City or Atlético Madrid, but who is now probably in favor of one Intermediate step decided. “Let’s wait and see, hopefully everything will work out.”
With his current employer, there are seven more games waiting for Almada before the transfer. But saying goodbye as a master will be difficult. After the 19th matchday, the club from Buenos Aires are in third place with already eleven points behind CA River Plate (to the table of the Liga Profesional).