{"id":158844,"date":"2025-07-28T11:39:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/alex-baena-the-family-oriented-player-who-chose-atletico-over-other-offers-i-come-to-win-titles-laliga-ea-sports-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T11:39:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:39:45","slug":"alex-baena-the-family-oriented-player-who-chose-atletico-over-other-offers-i-come-to-win-titles-laliga-ea-sports-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/alex-baena-the-family-oriented-player-who-chose-atletico-over-other-offers-i-come-to-win-titles-laliga-ea-sports-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c1lex Baena, the “family-oriented” player who chose Atl\u00e9tico over other offers: “I come to win titles” | LaLiga EA Sports 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The previous season marked the beginnings of a transformative era for \u00a0Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid\u00a0. The arrival of \u00a0Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez\u00a0, the robust presence of \u00a0Le Normand\u00a0, and the firepower of \u00a0Sorloth\u00a0 set the stage for this year’s notable revolution. With the addition of \u00a0\u00c1lex Baena\u00a0, who has steadily increased his significance within the team, Atl\u00e9tico has successfully assembled a formidable squad in one fell swoop.<\/p>\n

Earlier today, \u00a0Baena\u00a0 made his debut at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, radiating enthusiasm as he donned the iconic white-and-red jersey with the number 10, previously worn by \u00a0\u00c1ngel Correa\u00a0 before his move to Mexico this season. Expressing his excitement, Baena stated, \u201cThe club has strengthened with remarkable players, and my priority has always been to stay in Spain with my family. Joining Atl\u00e9tico was my main focus, and I am thrilled to be here.\u201d<\/p>\n

The rise of \u00a0Baena\u00a0, hailing from Roquetas, is indicative of Villarreal’s strategic movements. As a left-forward and Spanish international, he consistently ranks among the top assist providers, not just in Spain but also across European football arenas. In the last season, he was only outperformed by \u00a0Lamine Yamal\u00a0 in assists. Baena registered 10 assists, while Yamal led with 13, showcasing his capabilities as one of the best playmakers in the game. Moreover, in the ongoing 2023\/24 season, Baena achieved a personal record of 17 assists, underscoring his importance in any team’s attack. \u201cI am here to demonstrate what I did at Villarreal, to assist the team in winning trophies,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n

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Baena coge la camiseta del Atl\u00e9tico.<\/span>ATM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Baena has already begun bonding with his new teammates during the short training camp held by the team in Los \u00c1ngeles de San Rafael. This session was primarily focused on preparing for the Club World Cup. Unfortunately, results didn’t meet expectations for either the club or the coach, creating speculation that outcomes might have been improved had transfer activities progressed more swiftly. However, the organization firmly stated that the event pertained to the previous season.<\/p>\n

Baena stands at the forefront of a rapid revolution, with player transfers executed not only with lightning speed but also with significant financial investments. Noteworthy successful signings include \u00a0Hancko\u00a0 and \u00a0Pubill\u00a0, the promising left-back from Almer\u00eda, formerly part of Spain’s U21 squad. However, the absence of \u00a0Cuti Romero\u00a0 is a reminder of missed opportunities in their transfer strategies.<\/p>\n

The shift isn’t merely about gameplay; it’s about embracing youth, too. Baena’s recent successes include being a European champion with Spain. Most signings by Atl\u00e9tico Madrid involve players under the age of 24, with the exception of the 27-year-old Slovakian defender, a key figure from Feyenoord.<\/p>\n

Rojiblanco Ambition<\/h2>\n

The consistent efforts to strengthen the squad in recent summer transfer windows have elevated expectations, not just from the club\u2019s hierarchy, as expressed by \u00a0Enrique Cerezo\u00a0, but also from the coaching staff. \u00a0Diego Simeone\u00a0 has shifted his focus away from merely securing third place to aspiring for greater achievements, especially after the club invested nearly \u20ac400 million across the past two summers.<\/p>\n

Baena embraces this challenge, declaring, “There is a strong sense of anticipation for this season. We have a team capable of winning.” Notably, his tradition of getting tattoos of the trophies he wins showcases his hunger for success, jokingly adding, “I will surely be getting more than one tattoo.” This enthusiasm is emblematic of the renewed spirit that pervades Atl\u00e9tico Madrid as they set their sights on conquering new frontiers in the upcoming season.<\/p>\n


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The previous season marked the beginnings of a transformative era for \u00a0Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid\u00a0. The arrival of \u00a0Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez\u00a0, the robust presence of \u00a0Le Normand\u00a0, and the firepower of \u00a0Sorloth\u00a0 set the stage for this year’s notable revolution. With the addition of \u00a0\u00c1lex Baena\u00a0, who has steadily increased his significance within the team, Atl\u00e9tico has […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":158845,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[36710,37933],"class_list":["post-158844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports","tag-deportes","tag-deportes-futbol-primera-division"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/158844","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=158844"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/158844\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/158845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=158844"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=158844"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=158844"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}