It is a real white season for Atlético, which brought back to Madrid no trophy. Author of an excellent start to exercise, first in the Laliga ranking for several weeks in December, the Atlético de Madrid seemed to have left to win everything: no dam in the Champions League thanks to their place in the Top 8, status of favorite in the King's Cup and a very solid collective dynamic. However, after the winter transfer window, everything collapsed. Match after match, the team has seen any possibility of being crowned disappear. The findings are therefore severe: the management of the Madrid club as its coach know that they must take advantage of this summer transfer window to bring novelty. And things have already changed well.
They are on the hot seat
Today, club World Cup matches were, for some players, their last moments with the Madrid club. According to the Spanish media Markfour elements are pushed towards the exit. Axel Witsel, César Azpilicueta and Reinildo should not extend while their contracts are coming to an end. On the side of Rodrigo Riquelme, a young midfielder who has not been able to materialize his place in the eleven of Simeone, a departure is also planned before the end of his contract, which runs until June 2028. Several clubs were interested, but still according to Markit is at Real Betis that we should see Riquelme evolve next season. The two clubs are still under discussion.
It is already acted: the Argentinian Angel Correa leaves in Mexico and will join the tigers after more than ten years spent under the colors of the Colchoneros. This transfer will offer him more playing time, he who had become a replacement in Madrid. Among the attackers, Alexander Sørloth is at the heart of rumors: the Turkish media evoke a strong interest of Fenerbahçe, which counts on the will of the Norwegian to become a holder in Süper Lig. Samuel Lino and Nahuel Molina could also leave the club if satisfactory offers arrive on the table. Finally, Rodrigo de Paul has no guarantee to keep his place: despite his status as a holder, the Argentinian has missed a good number of important meetings this season. His future will therefore be decided in the coming weeks.
The novelty arrives
The summer transfer window window opened only a few weeks ago, and Diego Simeone has already started to fill his basket. To rebuild a powerful and fast midfielder, three recruits are close to being announced: Johnny Cardoso, Matteo Ruggeri and Alex Baena. Three young and promising profiles, capable of bringing the dynamism and the volume of play that have missed so much at Atlético this season. Johnny Cardoso, from Real Betis, displays interesting statistics as a defensive midfielder: the American, whose market value is estimated at € 25 million, has scored 4 goals and issued a decisive pass with Betis. It can strengthen recovery and ball projection to the foot.
Matteo Ruggeri, 22 -year -old left -back who arrives from Atalanta, will be able to evolve higher on the ground and solidify the left corridor. Alex Baena (€ 55 million of market value) is considered to be a creator capable of making the link between the environment and the attack: he has scored 7 goals and offered 10 assists this year under the colors of Villarreal. Other tracks are also explored. Several names circulate, notably Cristian “Cuti” Romero defender of Tottenham, Hincapié pedro of Leverkusen or Thiago Almada de Lyon that Diego Simeone has already been following for a long time. Names that should animate Madrid summer.
Frames in position
If Atlético has decided to turn a page with certain players, some executives remain unbeatable. Julian Alvarez, author of 29 goals this season, should obviously not move, just like Antoine Griezmann (17 goals and 9 assists), who recently extended until June 2027. The French defender Clément Lenglet was repatriated to him after a successful loan, despite his bad performances in the French team, while Jan Oblak, undisputed goalkeeper, is still linked to the club until June 2028. Robin Le Normand, who arrived from Real Sociedad in the summer of 2024, is not questioned, he is considered to be a pillar of the upcoming project.
Finally, the 22 -year -old Spaniard Pablo Barrios has been decisive this season and seems to be on his way to continue his ascent in the Rojiblaco jersey. More than a third of the workforce should be reshaped for next season. With all these changes, Simeone cannot be criticized for not having heard the criticism. Many new surprises are therefore to come. Atlético de Madrid, romantic as always, will start the 2025-2026 season with strength and novelty.
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