Atlético de Madrid has emerged as one of the undisputed agitators of this winter market. After the coup of authority given yesterday with the official confirmation of the arrival of Ademola Lookman, from Atalanta, the mattress club does not consider its squad closed. The red and white board keeps several strategic fronts open with the aim of giving one last push to Diego Pablo Simeone’s scheme before the clock strikes midnight today.
However, the Metropolitano’s frenzy is not only focused on the tickets, but also on the calls that come from abroad asking about its most valuable assets. According to the newspaper ‘Marca’, Juventus of Turin has burst onto the scene and is formally interested in the situation of Alexander Sorloth. The Italian team, immersed in a restructuring of its attacking front, sees in the Norwegian striker the ideal profile to contribute power and goals to its project.
clear posture
At 30 years old, Sorloth is in a moment that has not gone unnoticed in Calcio. So far this campaign, the Nordic international has responded to Cholo’s trust with solid numbers, scoring a total of 10 goals in all competitions. His ability to fix central defenders and his effectiveness in the area have made him a fundamental piece of the red and white offensive team, justifying the commitment that the club made for him last summer of 2024.
Despite the interest from Turin, the position in the Metropolitan offices is clear: Alexander Sorloth is not for sale. With an armored contract until June 30, 2028, Atlético de Madrid does not contemplate getting rid of its offensive reference in the middle of the season. The sports management understands that letting the Norwegian leave now would mean a step back in his sporting aspirations, especially after having reinforced the area with the arrival of Lookman.
Given the refusal of the Madrid club, Juventus has been forced to activate its contingency plans. La Vecchia Signora does not want to sit idly by and keeps other important names on its agenda, such as Mauro Icardi or Kolo Muani. The Italians are desperately looking for a top-quality companion or alternative, which guarantees that the Turin offices will be abuzz with calls until the last second of the transfer period.
Therefore, the final hours of the market are extremely hectic. While Atlético de Madrid tries to shore up some last-minute detail for its squad, the Sorloth case seems to have been a brief but intense fire that the red and whites have quickly put out. Barring an unforeseeable twist in the script, the Norwegian will continue drilling networks under the Madrid sky, while the European market holds its breath in the face of the desperate movements of the continent’s giants.
