Nico González’s goal for Juventus makes Atlético push harder

Atlético Madrid’s pursuit of Nico González has taken another hit after the Argentine made a major impact in his return with Juventus. As Mundo Deportivo reports, what happened in his Serie A appearance “puts the deal at the edge of the impossible” for Atlético’s interests.

A comeback that changes it

Juventus beat Parma 2-0 in a match that looked heading toward a goalless draw until Spalletti turned to the bench. González came on in the 57th minute and immediately unsettled the Parma defense: he created three clear chances in a matter of minutes and finished one to break the deadlock, also playing a key role in the second goal.

The result also matches what Juventus want him for. Ahead of the game, Spalletti was direct about his stance: “We’re happy if Nico stays with us… We’re not willing to let him go… he has a significant value… It’s great to have him around… He can play in several positions.”

The numbers behind the tug-of-war

According to Mundo Deportivo, Atlético have tried to shape the move with a transfer fee that’s well below the €32 million originally demanded by Juventus. The club would prefer to pay substantially less—or alternatively push for another loan. But Juventus, especially Spalletti, are reluctant to let him go; their position is that he’s worth at least €25 million, which further complicates Atlético’s options.

The article also places the story in Atlético’s broader planning: the club had other priorities in the squad (including a “fourth striker” and a left-back) while possible exits were being considered in the current market. For now, the next test for Juventus comes as they host Milan.