The Córdoba Cf and the Atlético de Madrid announced this Saturday, July 19, an agreement for the loan of Matías Barboza. The 23 -year -old central defender will evolve this season with Atlético Madrileño, reserve team of the Rojiblaco club engaged in the Primera RFEF. Originally from Malaga, Barboza was trained in the youth categories before joining Córdoba in 2022, where he first played with the reserve. Promoted as a first team in January 2024, he participated in the rise of the Andalusian club in the second Spanish division under the orders of Iván Ania.
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Raised by physical concerns during the previous exercise, Barboza has experienced limited playing time and will seek to revive in a new environment. This loan intervenes in a context where Fernando Torres, coach of Atlético Madrileño, wanted to strengthen his defensive axis with a player accustomed to this division. The objective is clear for the Madrid team, succeeding in playing the climb in hypermotion liga after having bordered by the play -offs last season. Barboza will try to bring his experience and rough profile to help the club cross a new CAP.