Tigres Near €6m Deal For Atléti’s Ángel Correa

Tigres UANL, a Mexican team, are close to signing Atlético Madrid forward Ángel Correa. They are ready to pay around €6 million for the 30-year-old Argentine, who has played over 10 years with Atlético and is looking for a move that will give him more playing time for next season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Tigres and Atlético Madrid have a verbal agreement, with only a few steps left to finalize the deal. They agreed on a €6 million fee for Correa, who joined Atlético in 2014. He is ready for a new challenge after 11 years in Madrid.

Correa has already approved the move, and the deal is about 80% complete, according to sources close to the situation.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

If Correa leaves, it will end an important part of his career. He has played over 400 games for Atlético, scored 152 goals, and won major titles like La Liga and the Europa League. Correa was also part of Argentina’s 2022 World Cup-winning team.

His departure could be part of a larger Argentine exit from Atlético, with Rodrigo de Paul and Nahuel Molina also possibly leaving.

WHAT THE TIGRES PRESIDENT SAID

Tigres president Mauricio Culebro commented on the rumors about Correa, saying: “He’s an option, just like many others. He’s a great player we’d love to have, but we’re waiting until the end of the tournament to make a decision.”

This careful but positive statement shows that while the deal is progressing, Tigres are focusing on their current season before making announcements.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR TIGRES?

Tigres are currently in the semi-finals of the 2025 Liga MX Clausura season, playing a two-legged tie against Toluca. Adding Correa would greatly improve their squad as they aim for success. They are currently just three points behind league leaders América, with a game in hand.

Signing Correa shows Tigres’ desire to compete at the top level in North American football.