Kolo Muani denies interest from Atlético de Madrid

Randal Kolo Muani, striker for PSG and the French national team, has spoken out about the rumors linking him to Atlético de Madrid. The player has assured that a move was never on his mind and that his dream was to play for PSG.

Signed in the summer of 2023 for 95 million euros, including bonuses, the Frenchman had a disappointing season, scoring only 12 goals and providing six assists in 44 appearances.

Often on the bench, the 25-year-old even made less of an impression than Gonçalo Ramos, the Portuguese striker also acquired in 2023, for a slightly lower fee (65 million euros). As Kylian Mbappé left for Real Madrid on a free transfer, the international’s future was quickly discussed, but a departure did not seem like a very credible option.

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The first goal that marked Paulo Futre's career at Atlético de Madrid

Paulo Futre’s first official goal as an Atlético de Madrid player was in a game against Mallorca on September 6, 1987. Although the goal was not memorable, it was important for Futre as it gave him confidence and tranquility after his high-profile signing.

Atlético drew 1-1 at home, but three weeks later won 1-2 at the Camp Nou. At the beginning of November, the team made history with a 0-4 at the Bernabéu. Futre hopes that Julián Álvarez will follow in his footsteps and score many goals in his career at Atlético. The team is preparing to face Leipzig in the Champions League and hopes for a victory to forget their previous encounter in the pandemic.

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Atlético Madrid, an unbreakable wall

Atlético Madrid remains undefeated at the start of the championship, with a solid defensive structure that keeps it as one of the teams with the fewest goals conceded. With four consecutive games without conceding a goal, the red and white team had not gone through such a streak since November 2020.

The line of three central defenders, with Robin Le Normand, José María Giménez and César Azpilicueta, has consolidated as one of the keys to the team’s defense. Atlético, now second, is also one of the three teams with the fewest goals conceded, along with Real Madrid and Getafe. The red and whites, with 80% of clean sheets in their last ten games, have recovered their defensive solidity, a reference for the team and Simeone.

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Vermeeren remains optimistic in Leipzig after his stint at Atlético de Madrid

Arthur Vermeeren, a young Belgian talent on loan from Atlético de Madrid to RB Leipzig, remains optimistic after his time with the red-and-white team. Despite only playing 61 minutes in five games, Vermeeren does not regret his decision and assures that he has learned a lot.

The midfielder believes that his knowledge of Atlético’s playing style can be useful to his new team in the match they will play at the Metropolitano. Vermeeren is very happy in his new stage and expects great things from the season. The player defines himself as ‘a rather shy guy’ and highlights the importance of the presence of Belgian players and the talk with Marco Rose for his arrival at the team.

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Horatiu Moldovan makes successful debut with Sassuolo

Romanian goalkeeper Horatiu Moldovan, owned by Atlético de Madrid and on loan to Italian side Sassuolo, finally made his debut with the Italian team in Serie B. Moldovan had a great performance in his first game, making three saves and keeping a clean sheet.

The player had been loaned to Sassuolo in the last week of the transfer market, with a purchase option of 1.3 million euros. Moldovan had left Atlético de Madrid due to lack of opportunities, as he was in the shadow of Jan Oblak.

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Griezmann's gesture towards a young Atlético de Madrid fan

During the Atlético de Madrid’s (3-0) victory over Valencia on Sunday, September 15, Antoine Griezmann stood out for scoring a goal and for a kind gesture towards a young fan.

The French footballer gave the match ball to a girl wearing an Atlético de Madrid shirt, who took it to school so her classmates could see it. Griezmann continues to have a good performance this season in Liga (two goals and two assists in five games).

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Atlético Madrid, the team that has invested the most in the Champions League

Atlético Madrid is the team that has invested the most in reinforcing its squad for the summer market, with 185 million euros.

The team’s most obsessive goal is the Champions League, and for that reason, they have made important signings such as goalkeeper Juan Musso, defenders Robin Le Normand and Clement Lenglet, midfielder Conor Gallagher, and, above all, forwards Alexander Sortloth and Julián Alvarez. The team needs more than just systematic qualification for the Champions League, and that’s why they have invested so much in reinforcing their squad.

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Alexander Sorloth, beyond the goal

Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth of Atlético de Madrid had a good performance against Valencia at the Cívitas Metropolitano, despite not scoring. Sorloth, who started for the third time this season, won almost all of his duels, combined in the front of the area, made runs, and pressed.

He also fixed the central defenders to allow teammates to arrive from the second line and gave the team air. Although he did not score, the Metropolitano gave him a loud ovation after he missed a clear double chance.

Sorloth made four shots, only one of which was on target, and won three possessions of the ball. He intervened in the game 27 times, with more than 80% of his passes accurate, a percentage that rises to 100% in the final third of the field (five of five). He won four aerial duels, the most of any player.

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Mario Suárez praises Rodri and remembers the Vicente Calderón

Mario Suárez, former Atlético de Madrid and Rayo Vallecano player, expressed his desire to see Rodrigo Hernández, of Manchester City, back in the Spanish League, whom he considers the best midfielder in the world.

Suárez, a fan and season ticket holder of Atlético, nostalgically remembered the magical nights at the Vicente Calderón and regretted that the same mystique has not yet been recovered at the Metropolitano. The former player also analyzed the situation of Rayo Vallecano, whom he sees with similar problems to those of last year.

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2024-09 Mundo Deportivo

01.09.2024 09:34 / Mundo Deportivo “Correa, the talisman of Atlético de Madrid” Ángel Correa, Argentine forward for Atlético de Madrid, scored the winning goal in stoppage time against Athletic at San Mamés, maintaining his streak of not losing in La Liga when he scores. Since joining the mattress team in 2015, Correa has scored in 56 league games, with 47 wins and 9 draws. The Argentine also equaled Isacio Calleja as the eighth player with the most games for Atlético de Madrid, with 425. Continue reading