Sources: Kean’s loan deal with Atlético Madrid falls through due to injury.

The collapse of Moise Kean’s proposed loan move from Juventus to Atlético Madrid due to medical discrepancies has left both clubs scrambling to make alternate plans. Kean, who has been sidelined with a shin injury since December, was set to bolster Atlético’s attack for the remainder of the season, but Atleti doctors believe he will need at least a month to be fit.

As a result, Atlético are now considering other options to strengthen their squad, including a potential move for Valencia’s Gabriel Paulista to shore up their defensive line. With key players leaving on loan and dealing with injuries, Atlético are looking to make strategic reinforcements to keep their hopes alive in La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League.

The situation underscores the complexities and uncertainties of the mid-season transfer window, as clubs must navigate medical evaluations, player fitness, and squad needs amidst the pressures of competing on multiple fronts. Atlético’s search for reinforcements will be closely watched as they seek to overcome these challenges and maintain their competitiveness in the season’s critical stretch.
The proposed loan move of Moise Kean from Juventus to Atlético Madrid has fallen through due to inconsistencies in his medical assessment, sources have revealed to ESPN. The Italian forward was primed to join Atlético for the remainder of the season.
Kean, 23, has been sidelined for Juventus since December 8th due to a shin injury. Atlético had hoped that Kean would be available for their demanding February schedule. However, sources informed ESPN that after evaluating the player, Atleti’s medical staff believe Kean will require at least one month to regain fitness. Consequently, Atlético has opted not to sign Kean during this transfer window.
An Italian international, Kean spent two seasons on loan at Juventus from Everton before the Turin club secured him on a permanent transfer in July 2023. He has not found the net in 12 league appearances since then.
In the meantime, Atlético is contemplating the acquisition of Valencia’s Gabriel Paulista to fortify their defensive lineup following the departure of Caglar Söyüncü and José María Giménez’s injury. Söyüncü moved to Fenerbahce on a six-month loan on Monday, while Giménez will be out of action for a few weeks after sustaining a muscular injury over the weekend. If the transfer is finalized, Paulista will become Atlético’s third winter addition. Atlético has previously secured the services of Belgian midfielder Arthur Vermeeren from Antwerp and Romanian goalkeeper Horatiu Moldovan from Rapid Bucharest.
Atlético is still competing in three competitions. They currently occupy third place in LaLiga, trailing league leaders Girona by 11 points but with a game in hand. The Rojiblancos are set to face Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey semifinals on February 7th, followed by a showdown against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League round of 16.