The enthusiasm of the Atlético de Madrid fans before the imminent start of the pre-season clashes is far from being excessive. The club, after a decade investing millions in the summer markets, has decided to bet on the continuity of a squad that at the beginning of last season started as favorites to lift the League title again. However, the season was winding. Atlético played poorly, lost their defensive vigour, dropped countless points and ended up watching their eternal rival triumph in Spain and Europe.
He she left Luis Suarez after making rojiblanco history, he was followed by Vrsaljko and Herrera. In addition, Vitolo and Daniel Wass are at the starting gate, and a new transfer is planned for Camello. Without large outlays to cover casualties, Atlético has hired the skilled winger Samuel Lino after a great campaign in Portugal (in exchange for six and a half million euros) Axel Witsel, who arrives free after disassociating himself from Borussia de Dortmund to reinforce Simeone’s midfield. The most necessary and expected signing is that of a first-rate right back. The chosen man is Nahuel Molina, a right-handed winger from Udinese who has had a great campaign at Calcio. Fast, with a goal (seven in Serie A last year) and good handling of the ball, Atlético believes that this 24-year-old Argentine is the ideal man to replace Trippier in the defense of five. An empty hole since the painful exit of the Englishman in January towards Newcastle. Likewise, the rojiblanco club has a good relationship with the Pozzo family (owner of Udinese) from whom it has already bought Rodrigo de Paul. Molina’s operation is around 15 million euros and it is expected that it can be closed this week.
Despite the new faces, their current squad will continue to be starred by men like Griezmann, Koke, Oblak or Carrasco. In addition, the club expects a step forward from Cunhawho assumes number nine after Suárez’s goodbye.
a second chance
Álvaro Morata and Saúl Ñíguez return to Atlético after their loan spells at Juventus and Chelsea respectively. The first, after a season of lights and shadows in Turin, returns to Simeone’s network ready to fight for ownership. The World Cup is drawing near Morata need minutes. For its part, Saul He returns to the club of his life after going unnoticed in the Premier. In the two seasons prior to his loan from London, the player from Elche lost relevance in Atleti’s game, but a happy and fit Saúl could be key next season.
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