The need for a new striker
For weeks now, Diego Pablo Simeone has been voicing his demand to bring a centre-forward to the club. The Argentine coach is not satisfied with the performance of Álvaro Morata and is looking for a striker who can score goals on a consistent basis.
Atlético de Madrid has begun to explore the market in search of options that can provide a differential impact to the club’s attack. Although the names of Dovbyk, striker of Girona, and Sorloth, who has stood out at Villarreal, were initially considered, the operations with these players have been complicated due to the difficulties imposed by their current clubs.
The fence of alternatives
Faced with the complications with the initial options, Atlético de Madrid is exploring other possibilities. One name that has emerged is that of Maximilian Beier, a young player who has caught the attention of Germany with his outstanding performance at Hoffenheim.
Beier has scored 16 goals in 33 games in the Bundesliga, and has even been called up for the European Championship with the German national team. His market value is estimated at 40 million euros, an amount that Simeone considers reasonable, especially if Morata can be released.
The potential of Maximilian Beier
Energie Cottbus-trained Maximilian Beier made his way through the lower ranks of Hoffenheim as a 16-year-old. After a short spell at Hannover, he returned to Hoffenheim, where he has shown impressive growth. His performance in the Bundesliga has made him one of the big names in German football, and he is now being tipped as a potential key signing for Atletico Madrid.
The urgency to sign Beier now lies in his continued growth potential, which could make him unattainable in the near future. The German club have recognized his value, paying €2 million to bring him back after a brief spell in Hannover.
