De Paul: Undisputed Jewel or Imminent Farewell?
The future of Rodrigo de Paul is shaping up to be one of the big debates of the summer for Atlético de Madrid. With a contract until 2026, this could be the last market to recover the investment made in the talented Argentine midfielder.
His vision of the game and character on the field are undeniable, qualities that make him a key player for the team. The board will have to decide whether to bet on renewing his contract or whether, on the contrary, they prefer to transfer him to avoid losing him in the future without obtaining economic benefit.
Will Atlético be able to find a suitable replacement? Antoine Griezmann returned to the starting lineup looking to regain his best form. The Frenchman’s talent is undeniable, but a goal drought of several games has caused some concern.
In the match against Girona, Sorloth scored a hat-trick after replacing Griezmann, highlighting the need for the Frenchman to regain his goalscoring touch. Molina showed glimpses of his best version, recalling the world champion who dazzled.
While he showed actions of great quality, he also made mistakes that fueled criticism. However, his potential is undeniable and he could be a recoverable full-back for Atlético. Simeone protected one of his own, who from Madrid became the creditor of the sixth Zamora of his career. A historic milestone that consolidates his legend in LaLiga. His value is unquestionable and his contribution to the team has been fundamental.
