The future of Obed Vargas at Atlético Madrid is uncertain
The reports indicate that the "Colchonero" group would look for Obed Vargas another club. At Atlético they consider him an important piece for the future
With two games before the season in Spain completes officially, Atlético de Madrid already begins to plan the 2026-2027 campaign. E The “Colchoneros” team would like to make some changes to try to improve their performances this season. Obed Vargas would not be in their plans.
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Atlético de Madrid had two strong falls in this season. Los “Colchoneros” lost the final of the Copa del against Real Sociedad and then fell in the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League against Arsenal of England.
This is that the Spanish team would be planning a strong investment for the next campaign. In addition, this is the last season d e Antoine Griezmann in the team. The sports management have already aired changes. In the planning would the exit of Obed Vargas.
“A deep restructuring for the next course. In the middle of that scenario appears the name of Obed Vargas, who would have his days numbered on the campus, at at least temporarily,” says the Olé report.
But the departure of Obed Vargas does not represent a definitive goodbye. The Mexican footballer could leave on a loan. His contract with Atlético de Madrid ends in June 2030.
“The technical staff understands that they need to add minutes away from Metropolitano. For that, Atlético's plan doesn't involve selling what but find a competitive loan that allows him to consolidate in first-level European football,” adds the portal.
The report mentioned some possible destinations for the former Seattle Sounders player. Obed Vargas could gain experience in clubs like Getafe , Rayo Vallecano or Celta de Vigo. In the case of the “Celestes” and the “Geta”, Vargas would have the option of playing UEFA continental competitions.
His first year at Atlético
Obed Vargas left Seattle Sounders in February 2026. Diego Pablo Simeone gave several minutes to the 20-year-old midfielder. Atlético de Madrid played in three competitions and rotations were necessary.
The forward trained at the Seattle Academy has accumulated 11 games in the season. Vargas was on the field for 599 minutes with the “Colchonero” team. Vargas contributed an assist in the 0-2 victory against Valencia for LaLiga.