Nico Tagliafico appears to be moving on loan to Atletico Madrid, with the 34-year-old left-back giving the green light for Diego Simeone’s side just one day after joining Juventus on loan. However, the move has not yet been completed, with the deal still subject to Atletico and Lyon reaching an inter-club agreement.
according to gong.bgReports that Tagliafico is closing in on Atletico Madrid come from journalist Matteo Moreto. The Bulgarian outlet also embedded the latest news from Fabrizio Romano on September 1, 2026, stating that Tagliafico is happy to join Atletico and that the transfer now depends on the two clubs agreeing on terms.
Lyon veteran plays Grimaldo cover
Lyon’s experienced left back Tagliafico played 30 times in all competitions last season and contributed 3 assists. Atletico reportedly view him as a rival to newly signed left-back Alejandro Grimaldo, adding an experienced option on the wing as the transfer window closes.
The Argentinian’s versatility and pedigree at left-back will echo Juventus’ profile elsewhere in their own defence, a position already shaped by the transfer of Andrea Cambiasso this summer.
Juventus were favorites
Prior to this, Juventus was considered the frontrunner to sign Tagliafico, and it was reported that Tagliafico had personally approved the Bianconeri transfer the day before signing Tagliafico. The source did not say that Juventus had withdrawn from the competition or that negotiations had finally broken down, only that the situation had moved firmly in Atletico’s favor.
It’s a reminder of how precarious deadline day deals can be, especially at a club where Chelsea’s interest in Cambiaso early in the window has affected defensive plans.
Deal still subject to club agreement
Currently, the reported loan remains subject to settlement terms between Lyon and Atletico, with no timetable for a completed transfer, fee or confirmation attached to the report. Juventus, meanwhile, continues to shape their backline with moves such as reported interest in Jhon Lucumi, making Tagliafico’s next move one of the more interesting subplots of deadline day.
