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Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell has emerged as a potential summer transfer target for Atletico Madrid, with reports in Spain suggesting the La Liga giants are keen to bolster their left-back options ahead of the new season.

According to Fichajes, Mitchell is one of three full-backs on a shortlist drawn up by Atletico boss Diego Simeone, who is looking to add defensive stability and consistency on the left side of his backline. The Spanish club are understood to be particularly attracted by Mitchell’s reliability, availability, and defensive discipline.

The 24-year-old was a key component in Palace’s historic 2024/25 campaign, making 37 appearances in the Premier League and helping the South London side finish in the top half of the table. But it was their cup exploits that truly captured national attention.

Under the stewardship of Oliver Glasner, Palace secured the first major trophy in their 119-year history by defeating Manchester City in the FA Cup final. Mitchell featured prominently throughout the run and provided an assist across his four appearances in the competition, further highlighting his attacking contribution alongside his trademark defensive solidity.

Mitchell, who came through Palace’s academy, is known for his positional intelligence, calmness in one-v-one situations, and his stamina over the course of a season. Across all competitions, he featured in 45 matches and clocked over 3,700 minutes of football. His record of just three yellow cards all season is indicative of his clean tackling and mature decision-making.

His 2024/25 Premier League stats underline his consistency:

Appearances: 37

Assists: 5

Yellow cards: 2

Minutes played: 3,103

In the FA Cup:

Appearances: 4

Assists: 1

Yellow cards: 1

Minutes played: 309

In the League Cup:

Appearances: 4

Minutes played: 356

Palace’s rise under Glasner has been meteoric. Since arriving in early 2024, the Austrian manager has transformed the club’s identity—instilling structure, pressing intensity, and tactical fluidity. The reward was not only domestic silverware but qualification for the UEFA Europa League, another first in the club’s long history.

Despite several stars in the Palace squad drawing admiring glances from around Europe—including Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi—it is Mitchell who has now found himself on the radar of one of the continent’s elite clubs.

Atletico, known for their defensive rigidity and tactical discipline under Simeone, are believed to view Mitchell as a perfect stylistic fit. With veteran left-back Reinildo Mandava now 31 and injury concerns limiting his availability last season, Los Colchoneros are actively planning for the future.

While Palace are not expected to part with any key players easily ahead of their European campaign, interest from a club of Atletico Madrid’s stature may test their resolve. Mitchell is contracted until 2026, and the Eagles remain in a strong position to demand a substantial fee should negotiations advance.

For now, Palace fans will hope their “magnificent” academy product stays to continue building on a season that has redefined the club’s ambitions. But as European giants circle, the summer promises to be a tense one in SE25.