Atleti: Heading to the Club World Cup with the Youth Academy
Atlético de Madrid is preparing for the Club World Cup with its sights set on the youth academy. Simeone, although on vacation, is attentive to the preparation of the final list, which must be submitted to FIFA before June 10th.
With a base squad of 23 players, the team needs to add players to reach a minimum of 26 for the tournament in the United States. Loaned players such as Moldovan and Carlos Martín could have their opportunity, while several youth players such as Boñar, Rayane, Javi Serrano, Adrián Niño, Iker Luque and Kostis, regulars in training, are also in Cholo’s sights.
Even youth players like Rubén Gómez, Taufik and Sergio Esteban could be part of the preliminary list. The Metropolitano hopes to see these young promises shine on the world stage. The club has requested Barcelona to extend the loan of a player until mid-July, allowing him to play in the World Cup if Atleti reaches the final.
Veterans like Witsel, Azpilicueta and Reinildo, whose contract expires in June, will remain with the team until the end of the competition. In addition, they are looking to strengthen the left back with a new signing. The Club World Cup is not only a competition, but an opportunity for Simeone to evaluate the potential of young talents and plan the future of the team. A renewed Atleti with red and white DNA is preparing to conquer the world!
