Atletico Madrid Seeks Andy Robertson Alternative with Lucas Digne

Atletico Madrid is prioritizing the signing of Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson as they look to strengthen their squad for the 2025/26 La Liga season, with head coach Diego Simeone valuing his experience and versatility. However, Atletico is prepared with a backup plan targeting Lucas Digne from Aston Villa, who, like Robertson, has one year left on his contract and offers strong attacking and defensive skills valued by Simeone. Liverpool has shown interest in retaining Robertson, especially to mentor incoming young left-back Milos Kerkez, who is expected to become the club's future starter after a significant £40 million transfer, which could reduce Robertson's playing time. Robertson himself is reportedly open to a move to La Liga, seeing Atletico as a potential destination to revive his career, though Liverpool demands a transfer fee of at least £5 million. The competition at Liverpool and the arrival of Kerkez suggest Robertson may face a reduced role, prompting speculation that a move to Atletico could be beneficial for all parties. Atletico’s interest in a cost-effective deal aligns with their strategy following a failed attempt to sign AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez, making the pursuit of Robertson or Digne a strategic priority.