Atletico Madrid Target River Plate Goalkeeper Santiago Beltran as Long-Term Successor to Jan Oblak

Atletico Madrid are already planning for the future by initiating the search for a long-term successor to Jan Oblak, whose contract runs until June 2028. While the Slovenian goalkeeper retains full confidence from the coaching staff, club hierarchy recognizes the need to prepare for eventual succession given his age of 33, alongside backup Juan Musso, who is 32. According to AS, Atletico's scouts are closely monitoring 22-year-old River Plate goalkeeper Santiago Beltran.

A product of the Buenos Aires club's youth academy, Beltran broke into the first team in January 2025, making 45 official appearances and earning a cap for the senior Argentina national team. His current deal runs until December 2027 and includes a €25 million release clause, making him a prime candidate to anchor Atletico's goal in the future.