Cardona on Atlético interest: "Zero news"

Villarreal left-back Cardona dismissed speculation about Atlético's interest, saying he is focused on his current club's immediate needs.

Sergi Cardona, Villarreal's 27-year-old left-back, was asked about reports linking him to Atlético Madrid during an appearance at a club event in Castellón on Tuesday. Atlético have identified Cardona as a target to strengthen their left flank in the January transfer window; the club previously pursued him in 2023–24 when he was at Las Palmas.

Cardona dismissed the speculation outright: "Zero news, I don't pay attention to everything that appears. Basically because I lose my energy and it won't give me anything," he said. He added that now is not the time to discuss such matters given his team's current situation, emphasizing the need to focus on winning the next match rather than being distracted.