Liverpool make contact to sign €120k-a-week Atletico Madrid midfielder immediately after 2-1 win at Anfield

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Pablo Barrios reportedly impressed Iraola and the club’s hierarchy so much that initial contact was immediately made with the Atleti midfielder after Liverpool beat Atleti 2-1 at Anfield on Wednesday evening, according to a report by ITK Space. A report was made on X, reading: “Pablo Barrios has put himself firmly on Liverpool’s radar after a standout display at Anfield, leaving a major impression on the club’s hierarchy and newly appointed head coach Andoni Iraola during last night’s Champions League meeting with Atlético Madrid.

EXCL: Pablo Barrios has put himself firmly on Liverpool’s radar after a standout display at Anfield, leaving a major impression on the club’s hierarchy and newly appointed head coach Andoni Iraola during last night’s Champions League meeting with Atlético Madrid. The… pic.twitter.com/vVp83i5AQq — Space | ™ (@ITKSpace) September 10, 2026 More on Barrios’ contract, wages and potential transfer fee after The 23-year-old was fantastic against Liverpool.

It’s not surprising to hear Liverpool might have acted immediately after the game to sound out his future, and I imagine he has been on their radar for some time already. “The 23-year-old only recently renewed his contract at Atlético until 2030, but is now firmly among the names on LFC’s wider list for next summer, when midfield is expected to become a major area of focus.” Michael first started supporting Liverpool after Istanbul in 2006.