by According to fresh information from Marca, Atletico is keen on keeping Koke in the squad for at least another season. Despite the captain having played under the system of annual contracts for several years, the club is preparing a new agreement to extend the player’s 25-year history with the Madrid team.
The 2024/25 season is drawing to a close, and soon it will become clear whether Koke will continue his performances for the club he joined in 2000. In January, it was reported that Atletico would leave the decision to the player himself. Now, the club’s sports management is confident that the midfielder wants to stay, and thus begins preparations for new negotiations.
Despite a reduced amount of playing time compared to previous seasons, Koke remains a vital figure in the locker room. He has embraced his role as a substitute and continues to influence the team’s internal atmosphere.
If Atletico manages to sign a new holding midfielder, Koke’s minutes might decrease even further. However, the club believes his leadership qualities, experience, and authority remain irreplaceable. It is expected that the parties will begin discussing the terms of a new contract in the coming weeks.
There is no certainty that the negotiations will end successfully, but parting ways with Koke would seem an unexpected move now. The club wants the captain to decide for himself when to end his journey with Atletico.
