Atlético de Madrid, under Simeone's direction, has shown a very strong interest in signing Álex Baena, midfielder of Villarreal CF, for the next season. However, a recent exchange on the social network X (formerly Twitter) has caused concern among the red-and-white fans. His reply may make clear his predisposition to sign a renewal with the 'Yellow Submarine'.
The Tweet That Set Off Alarms
It all started when Villarreal's official account posted: "In the morning coffee ☕". To this, Baena replied: "And in the afternoon?", a clear reference to the Bad Bunny song that continues with "rum". This interaction has been interpreted by many fans as a sign of a possible renewal of the Spanish player, which would complicate his possible arrival at Atlético de Madrid.
Álex Baena has established himself as one of Atlético de Madrid's main targets for the upcoming 2025/2026 season, thanks to his outstanding performance at Villarreal. However, the player has adopted a cautious stance regarding the possibility of joining the colchonero team, preferring not to rush his decision. The player has expressed on several occasions that he would only leave Villarreal for a top 10 world team.
Reactions in the Red-and-White Environment
The recent activity on social media has caused concern among Atlético de Madrid fans, who fear that Baena may choose to renew his contract with Villarreal. This way, he would be distancing himself from a possible incorporation into Simeone's team. This situation adds to the uncertainty following the recent draw (1-1) in the Madrid classic against Real Madrid, where he showed a solid performance but failed to secure the victory.
Although Baena's tweet has been interpreted as a sign of renewal, there is still no official confirmation in this regard. Atlético de Madrid will have to be alert to the movements of the player and Villarreal in the coming weeks to determine if the possibilities of incorporating him into their ranks persist. We will see if the red-and-white club finally decides to take the step and pay his clause.
In summary, Álex Baena's situation keeps Atlético de Madrid and its fans on edge, who hope that the talented midfielder decides to join Simeone's project. He would come to strengthen the red-and-white midfield in the next season. Simeone wishes to have the player in the squad for the next campaign, but we will see if the player finally decides to renew with Villarreal.