Atletico Madrid links to Barcelona veteran shut down

Originally posted on Football Espana | By Ruairidh Barlow | Last updated May 24, 2024 4:13 AM ET

Barcelona left-back Marcos Alonso will leave the club at the end of the season, with just one appearance to his name since he recovered from injury in March. The 34-year-old is out of contract, and has been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid.

Despite recent links, Atlético Madrid and Marcos Alonso are not in negotiations as things stand.

Marcos will leave Barça as free agent, open to new chapter — but nothing has been agreed with Atléti so far. pic.twitter.com/peWcZ8ebEx

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2024

Some have gone as far as to say that the deal is agreed, but Fabrizio Romano has denied this to be the case, explaining that while Alonso is looking for a new club, he is not in talks with Atletico. Los Rojiblancos are looking to strengthen their defence this summer, but left-back is not believed to be one of the priority positions.

Despite recent links, Atlético Madrid and Marcos Alonso are not in negotiations as things stand.

Marcos will leave Barça as free agent, open to new chapter — but nothing has been agreed with Atléti so far. pic.twitter.com/peWcZ8ebEx

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2024

During his first season Alonso played an important role as a rotational option, but missing three months through injury this season has seen his participation almost non-existent. Brought in on a free from Chelsea, Alonso was wanted by Xavi Hernandez, and it appears that he will be following his coach out of the door this summer.

The meeting between Laporta and Xavi will take place on Monday. The coach will be informed that he won't be in the dugout next season. @sanantheone

— barcacentre (@barcacentre) May 24, 2024