Unwanted player exits
Atlético de Madrid is working on the planning for next season and one of its priorities is to release some players who do not fit into the plans of coach Cholo Simeone. This decision is due to the difficult financial situation of the club, which is looking to reduce its staff before making new signings (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).
Among the players who could leave the team are Saúl, Memphis and Lemar, who have been on the exit ramp for the last few months. The aim is to avoid having to make a new capital increase and strengthen the club with new talents.
Unexpected changes
Recently, there has been an unexpected change in the plans of Atlético de Madrid. Guido Rodríguez, a player who was about to sign for the club, has decided to change direction and join Barça. This decision was made after a call from coach Xavi Hernández, who convinced the Argentine to change clubs (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).
However, Xavi’s departure from Barça has radically changed Guido Rodríguez’s future. The club’s current coach, Julian Nagelsmann, does not count on him and Simeone does not forgive him for his change of heart. This has caused the player to no longer enter the plans of Atlético de Madrid (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).
New signings
Despite the departures, Atlético de Madrid is working to strengthen its squad with new players. Some of the names that have caught the attention of the sports management are Mats Wieffer and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg. Wieffer, 24, currently plays for Feyenoord and looks set to leave the Dutch club this summer. On the other hand, Højbjerg, 28, belongs to Tottenham and his situation at the London club has changed, being considered transferable. Atlético de Madrid sees these players as a better option than Guido Rodríguez.
Rejuvenate the template
With the likes of Koke, De Paul, Vermeeren, Barrios, Riquelme and Lemar already in the squad, Atletico Madrid’s midfield is well covered. New signings will only be sought for this position if there are opportunities to hire promising young people who meet the profile the club is looking for for the future (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/ ).