Real Madrid and Atletico go after Adam Wharton

Real Madrid C.F.

Atlético de Madrid

Adam Wharton, the Crystal Palace midfielder, has attracted interest from both Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, who are considering a move for one of the most promising midfielders in English football. The London club will not make it easy for him to leave and has set the price at around 90 million euros.

The Atlético side can offer him an important role from day one in Diego Simeone's system, while Real Madrid presents him with the chance to fight for every trophy and be part of a star-studded project. If both clubs meet Crystal Palace's financial demands, the final word could rest with the player himself.

Wharton, aged 22, has been on the radar of several of Europe's biggest clubs for some time thanks to his ability to control the game, his judgement on the ball, and his maturity despite his youth. Real Madrid's interest is nothing new and had already been linked to the Whites months earlier, when sources in England put his valuation at over 70 million euros.

The Real Madrid have already made a major investment this window, while Atlético have also strengthened their squad with high-profile signings, so an outlay close to the 90 million mark would represent one of the biggest deals of the summer for either club.

Season 2025/26

• Matches: 52
• Starts: 44
• Goals: 1
• Assists: 7

In the Premier League he played:

• 34 matches
• 1 goal
• 5 assists

Other Data

• Age: 22 years old
• Height: 1.82 m.
• Dominant foot: Left.
• Position: Central midfielder / pivote.
• Trained at Blackburn Rovers.
• Signed for the Crystal Palace in February 2024.
• He has already made his debut with England's senior squad after progressing through all the youth categories.