Mouriño, on trial before Atleti's watchful eye
Atlético de Madrid is closely following the evolution of Santiago Mouriño, the young Uruguayan central defender currently playing for Alavés. The rojiblanco club, which brought him to Europe and still retains a buy-back option for around 3 million euros, will carefully analyze his performance in the match against Alavés.
Mouriño, 23, has established himself as a starter in Coudet’s scheme and will have the difficult task of stopping the rival strikers. Atlético, needing to reinforce their defense for the 2025-2026 season, is seriously considering the option of repatriating the player.
Mouriño, after a period of adaptation in Zaragoza, has demonstrated his worth in the elite, excelling in demanding matches against Real Madrid and Girona. His versatility, even playing as a right-back, is a plus that does not go unnoticed.
Since Coudet arrived at the Alavés bench in December, Mouriño has gained prominence, accumulating a significant number of minutes and showing defensive solidity. In his last three matches, the team has kept a clean sheet twice and only conceded one goal. The match against Atlético represents a great opportunity for Mouriño to demonstrate his potential and convince the rojiblanco coaching staff that he is ready to return to the Metropolitano. His ability to mark the forwards will be key to his future.
