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Atlético Targets Baena Amid Villarreal Coaching Changes

5/17/2025

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Álex Baena is on Atlético de Madrid's radar as they prepare to negotiate a transfer with Villarreal. In a potential shake-up, Villarreal might bring in Pepe Reina as their youth coach. Meanwhile, Atlético is working on contract extensions for Giuliano Simeone and Pablo Barrios, while Real Madrid has secured Dean Huijsen and is eyeing left-backs Álvaro Carreras and Alejandro Grimaldo.

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Álex Baena is on Atlético de Madrid's radar as they prepare to negotiate a transfer with Villarreal. In a potential shake-up, Villarreal might bring in Pepe Reina as their youth coach. Meanwhile, Atlético is working on contract extensions for Giuliano Simeone and Pablo Barrios, while Real Madrid has secured Dean Huijsen and is eyeing left-backs Álvaro Carreras and Alejandro Grimaldo.