Atletico Madrid have been in pole place to safe the signing of VfB Stuttgart playmaker Enzo Millot, however it now seems they’ll miss out on the Frenchman. Los Colchoneros had been negotiating with Millot for a lot of the final two weeks, however couldn’t get the deal over the road with loads of competitors.
The 23-year-old stood out as one of the vital spectacular creators within the Bundesliga final season, however has a launch clause of simply €20m, that means Stuttgart have been kind of engaged on the idea of his exit this summer season. Atletico have been reportedly keen to activate that launch clause, however have been unable to succeed in a deal on private phrases with Millot. This has since been disputed by MD, who say that Atletico provided the cash however over a fee plan reasonably than by paying the discharge clause, which the German aspect weren’t eager on.
🚨 The fee phrases proposed by Atlético Madrid to Stuttgart for Enzo Millot didn’t persuade the German membership.@JaviGomara/@mundodeportivo pic.twitter.com/A54LWHEVdA
— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) August 4, 2025
Saudi Arabia to get deal over the road
Based on Fabrizio Romano, Saudi Arabian aspect Al Ahli have hijacked the deal. There was a suggestion that Atletico have been competing in opposition to Premier League sides for his signature, with Tottenham Hotspur carefully linked to him. Millot has agreed a verbal take care of Al Ahli, who will activate his launch clause.
🚨🇸🇦 EXCLUSIVE: Al Ahli agree deal to signal Enzo Millot from Stuttgart, right here we go!
Shock transfer to hijack Atlético Madrid deal, regardless of Spurs hyperlinks Millot will play for Al Ahli.
Verbal settlement carried out on participant/membership aspect. Board and coach Jaissle with big effort on this one. pic.twitter.com/JvMP6xJjPT
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2025
Plan B for Atletico Madrid
Already it was reported final week that Atletico is perhaps pressured to show their attentions elsewhere, and so it has proved. Napoli ahead Giacomo Raspadori is the supposed different, however it isn’t prone to be a simple deal for Los Rojiblancos both, with the Italian champions setting his asking worth at €30m.
The 25-year-old may arrive on a mortgage with an obligation to purchase, however Atletico are aiming to deliver his price ticket down. The query being requested by many Atletico followers is why Los Rojiblancos is whether or not Raspadori suits in in addition to Millot, being a special fashion of participant, and extra ahead than midfielder.