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Every year, Atlético Madrid has a bad habit of losing one or two managerial players. For the moment, no major element of the workforce of Diego Simeone, the coach of the Colchoneros, has left the Spanish capital. However, the transfer window is not over and according to the British press, Chelsea are eyeing Saúl Ñíguez to strengthen their midfield.
Indeed, the German manager of the Blues Thomas Tuchel appreciates the qualities of the Spanish international. Above all, he is a fan of his versatility. Central midfielder, Saúl proved last year that he can also evolve into a left piston role. When Atlético went to the Champions League final five years ago, the Iberian sometimes played on the right flank of Simeone’s 4-4-2. In the past, he has also played in central defense, notably during his loan to Rayo Vallecano in 2013-2014.
The residents of Stamford Bridge do not exclude launching a last-minute assault for the one who was not selected to dispute the Euro with La Roja. It is true that Saúl did not have the best season of his career last year. But he is nonetheless a very good player, presenting a suitable profile for a training that emphasizes team spirit and the collective like the Chelsea of Tuchel.
Another stab in the back of Simeone?
Last year, Diego Simeone had the bad surprise to see Thomas Partey leave Atlético Madrid for Arsenal in the last hours of the transfer window. The Argentinian, mad with rage at the departure of the Ghanaian international, would not like to experience this scenario a second time with Saúl Ñíguez.
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