Atlético Madrid are being linked with a move for Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, with the Bundesliga club’s €20.00m-rated stopper emerging as a potential target for the La Liga side.
The 23-year-old, who holds both German and Nigerian nationality, is currently Freiburg’s first-choice goalkeeper and wears the number 1 shirt. Data from Transfermarkt lists his market value at €20.00m, a figure that would make any deal a significant investment for Atlético, though the reported probability of the transfer remains unclear and is currently marked as “?”.
Atubolu’s contractual situation at Freiburg is not publicly detailed, with no formal expiry date recorded. That leaves room for speculation over whether he could, in time, run down his deal and become a potential free agent, or whether Freiburg would look to cash in while his value is high.
Born on 25 May 2002 in Freiburg im Breisgau and standing at 1.90m, Atubolu has come through the ranks at his hometown club and established himself in the Bundesliga. A right-footed goalkeeper, he has been representing SC Freiburg’s first team and is listed as part of their senior squad rather than any national side in the current data.
Recent performances in the Bundesliga have kept him in the shop window, with Freiburg continuing to rely on him in goal. In his latest outing – a league fixture for Freiburg in April 2026 – he completed the full 90 minutes as the club continued their push in Germany’s top flight, reinforcing his reputation as one of the emerging keepers in the division.
With Atlético traditionally placing strong emphasis on defensive solidity, any move for Atubolu would underline their intent to refresh the goalkeeping department, and a successful switch to La Liga could be a decisive step in shaping his long-term career trajectory and international profile.
