The club has formalized the agreement that will keep the player at the team through the 2026-27 season. Having debuted with the first team in September 2009, the player is set to continue a career spanning nearly two decades with the Madrid-based side.
Throughout his time at Atletico de Madrid, the captain has made over 700 official appearances, establishing himself as one of the club's historical figures. His trophy cabinet includes eight titles, notably two La Liga championships, a Copa del Rey, and several European honors.
Looking ahead, the player has stated his intention to maintain the competitive level shown last season. He emphasized that the team's primary goal for the coming year is to secure a title, highlighting the importance of internal standards and the squad's ambition to celebrate new successes with their supporters.




