For quite some time, we have known that he won’t stay at San Siro—the agreement on the contract extension has not been reached. Moreover, at the age of 27, he refused the idea of going to the Saudi Pro League.We didn’t know until recently that Theo Hernandez wants to make a fairytale-like return to his boyhood club, Atletico Madrid, where he spent almost his entire youth career between 2007 and 2017. Then he committed a betrayal by joining their archrival, Real Madrid, but it seems that after eight long years, Los Colchoneros are willing to forgive him and forget.A big deal is on the horizon.🚨 Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement with AC Milan to sign Theo Hernandez for €23M + bonuses.(Source: @Guillaumemp) pic.twitter.com/TIG7F3vvaG— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 11, 2025 According to several credible sources in Italy and Spain, AC Milan has agreed to sell Hernandez to Atleti for 23,000,000 euros and certain bonuses. Considering the player’s attitude, the easier part of the job should be done now—agreeing on personal terms with Les Bleus’ full-back.The French international received a very good offer from the Arab world—up to 18,000,000 euros net per year—but he estimated that staying in Europe and playing in stronger competitions would make it easier for him to fight for a place in Didier Deschamps’ squad for the upcoming World Cup.”Money is not Theo’s priority at the moment, and going to a less competitive league like the Saudi one is even less. He is convinced that at 27, he can still play at the top level and in one of the best clubs in the world,” reports Marca.Gyokeres case? “We won’t succumb to blackmails and insults”, claims Sporting presidentAtletico was careful when putting their cards on the table, as they didn’t want to rush. Let’s remember that in 2017, Theo Hernandez – without making a debut for the senior squad – left Atletico Madrid to join Los Blancos, which caused anger among Los Colchoneros.Now, it seems that time has taken its toll. Or maybe not, but the club is aware that for decent money, they could get great reinforcement.”Atletico has a real chance to sign Theo for a price that will not exceed 20,000,000 euros. It all started when the player’s entourage called the club and thus took the first step. What initially caused disbelief, became a very certain option, although the deal has not yet been concluded,” concludes Marca.##NAJAVA_MECA_8974849##
