Bayern eye Jorente as Atletico push for contract extension

Bayern Munich have turned their attention to 31‑year‑old former Spain defender Marcos Jorente, whose contract with Atletico Madrid ends next summer, while the Spanish club are already signalling a desire to keep the versatile right‑back on their books despite Bayern's interest.

Jorente, a product of Real Madrid's cantera, made his first‑team debut in October 2015. Initially a midfielder, he switched to right side‑back after joining Atletico in the summer of 2019 under Diego Simeone. He has amassed 308 official appearances, scoring 37 goals and providing 45 assists.

According to the Spanish daily AS on the 27th, Bayern see the half‑season left before his contract expires as an opportunity to sign him in the winter window, hoping to bolster a squad chasing its first Champions League title in seven seasons. Atletico, however, view Jorente as a symbol of the club and aim to extend his deal, noting his focus on personal well‑being and the uncertainty of a first overseas move as he approaches 32. FIFAワールドカップ2026を最後にスペイン代表からの引退を表明し、クラブキャリアに専念することとなったM・ジョレンテ。慣れ親しんだマドリードを離れ、ドイツへ新天地を求める可能性はあるのだろうか。