2023-07 Mas Atletico
15.07.2023 12:14 / Mas Atletico
“Latest development to close Joao Félix’s sale in 8 days”
Atlético Madrid is preparing for their international pre-season tour, but both coach Diego Simeone and Joao Félix, along with the club’s management, want the player to resolve his departure before July 24th and not participate in the tour.
Jorge Mendes, Joao Félix’s agent, is working to persuade Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to offer the €100 million demanded by Atlético for the Portuguese player’s sale, but the French club is still hesitant.
The key to unlocking this situation could be the interest of coach Luis Enrique in signing Joao Félix or, alternatively, pursuing a loan deal with an option to buy. Additionally, a potential player exchange between PSG and Atlético is mentioned, involving Serbian player Dusan Vlahovic and Portuguese player Bernardo Silva. The Premier League is also considered as a possible destination, with Manchester City and Aston Villa as fundamental options.
18.07.2023 22:06 / Mas Atletico
“Joao Félix, Critical Situation
Joao Félix has pushed to the maximum to leave Atlético Madrid as soon as possible. On the upcoming July 24, the team will embark on their international tour starting in Seoul, South Korea, where they’ll face Manchester City and a South Korean All-Star team.
Both Diego Simeone and the sports management aim to resolve Joao’s departure before that date. According to transfer expert Romano, Joao Félix stated his desire to play for Barça, but the chances of this transfer seem remote.
Barcelona faces financial difficulties and can’t afford the approximately 100 million euros demanded by Atlético. Even a loan deal appears unlikely. PSG remains the favorite, though not an absolute priority. The situation remains uncertain, and Joao might have to continue at Atlético if no club is willing to meet his demands while also competing in the Champions League.
23.07.2023 09:22 / Mas Atletico
“Joao Félix not welcome on Atlético’s tour”
The situation surrounding Joao Félix at Atlético Madrid is becoming increasingly unpleasant. The team is preparing for their tour of South Korea, Mexico, and the United States, but it is uncertain whether the player will join the expedition or remain training at the Ciudad Deportiva de Majadahonda.
Nobody in the team wants Joao to travel with them, as there have been confrontations with his teammates, such as the recent incident with Thomas Lemar. Even coach Simeone and the club owners have lost patience with him and only want to sell him as soon as possible.
Joao himself also does not want to board the plane, as his mind is set on leaving Atlético. However, his behavior and attitude do not help improve the situation. Joao’s participation in the tour would be undesirable, but leaving him in Madrid could also devalue his market worth.
24.07.2023 17:10 / Mas Atletico
“Nahuel Molina and Josema Giménez ruled out of Atlético’s tour due to injury”
Atlético de Madrid will be without Nahuel Molina and Josema Giménez for their tour in South Korea due to injuries. Molina has been diagnosed with a soleus injury after undergoing medical tests. The full-back will receive physiotherapy and rehabilitation training, with his recovery still pending.
On the other hand, Giménez will also miss the tour due to a tibia fracture. The Uruguayan center-back will undergo physiotherapy and rehabilitation training as well. These absences are a blow to Simeone’s defense. Atlético de Madrid continues to work on overcoming these injuries and preparing for the upcoming season.
26.07.2023 16:42 / Mas Atletico
“Joao Félix continues to cause problems in training, Simeone and Koke call him out”
The relationship between Joao Félix and Atlético de Madrid seems to be increasingly strained. The Portuguese player has shown a defiant attitude towards the club and his teammates in recent months.
In training sessions, he has angrily thrown his bib, maintained a dismissive attitude, and had clashes with Thomas Lemar. In the latest training session, Joao decided to leave the field, claiming ‘discomfort,’ although it was not confirmed by the medical team. Both Diego Simeone and Koke Resurrección have spoken about this behavior, emphasizing that no one is above Atlético de Madrid and that it is important to have respect for the club and teammates.
26.07.2023 08:35 / Mas Atletico
“Giménez and Nahuel Molina out for a month”
Bad news for Atlético de Madrid as José María Giménez and Nahuel Molina will be out for at least a month. Giménez suffered a fracture in his shin during training and will miss the start of LaLiga. On the other hand, Molina also injured his calf and is expected to be out for three weeks.
Meanwhile, the rest of the team is in South Korea, where they have had their first training session and will play a triangular tournament against a selection of players from the South Korean league and Manchester City. Coach Simeone will hold a press conference tomorrow.
27.07.2023 15:59 / Mas Atletico
“Bittersweet start for Atlético in preseason”
Atlético de Madrid had a bittersweet start to their preseason tour. In the match against a supposedly easier opponent, Simeone’s team lost after showing both the best and worst of their squad. In the first half, Atlético had numerous chances to score, including a goal from Thomas Lemar.
However, Álvaro Morata had three goals disallowed for offside and they also hit the crossbar. Samu Lino stood out on the left flank. In the second half, with a new lineup, the team was disorganized and a disaster. Despite scoring a goal, they conceded a controversial penalty and ended up losing 2-3 in the 94th minute. This result highlights that Atlético lacks a reliable plan B.
28.07.2023 19:27 / Mas Atletico
“Atlético seeks a ‘9’ in exchange for Joao Félix”
The Portuguese press is buzzing with the possibility of a swap between Atlético Madrid and Benfica. Diego Simeone is interested in signing Gonçalo Ramos, whom he sees as the striker his team needs. Ramos has impressed in the past season, scoring 19 goals and providing 7 assists in 30 matches.
However, Atlético faces two obstacles: the high cost of the player and competition from other European teams. To solve the problem, agent Jorge Mendes proposed a swap between Ramos and Joao Félix, with a one-year loan to Benfica and a mandatory purchase option.
However, both Atlético and Benfica rejected this proposal. Atlético believes that the real cost of Ramos would be 35 million euros, but they are not willing to lose money on the sale of Joao Félix. On the other hand, Benfica would accept the loan of Joao Félix, but not the complete proposal.
31.07.2023 21:37 / Mas Atletico
“Joao Félix and Barça, a bit closer”
Joao Félix could be getting closer to FC Barcelona after he expressed his desire to join the blaugrana team just under two weeks ago, which initially seemed impossible due to Barça’s difficult financial situation.
However, Ousmane Dembélé’s almost certain departure to PSG could open the door for Barcelona to consider a loan with a purchase option for the talented Portuguese forward. Joao Félix, who has caught Xavi Hernández’s eye, could fill the void left by Dembélé. Atletico Madrid would be willing to negotiate a loan, but the mandatory purchase option could remain an obstacle as Atletico demands around 100 million euros. Despite this, the landscape is changing, and Joao Félix could be closer than ever to joining Barça.
31.07.2023 12:57 / Mas Atletico
“Carlos Martín loaned to Leganés”
Young Atlético de Madrid forward, Carlos Martín (21 years old), won’t be playing under Simeone’s orders this season. While the rest of the team boarded a plane for their international preseason tour to Mexico, the red and white’s reserve striker took a different plane back to Madrid.
The decision has been made for Carlos Martín to spend the 2023/24 campaign at CD Leganés. Their coach, Borja Jiménez, had intensely requested the player’s loan, and ultimately both the forward and Atleti deemed it the best option for him at the southern Madrid team.
Consequently, the Sporting Director Andrea Berta continues to lighten the squad. Some days ago, it was Giovani Simeone heading to Vitoria to join CD Alavés. The difference lies in the fact that while ‘Cholo’s’ youngest son will attempt to progress in a LaLiga team, Carlos Martín will have to fight to earn merits in the Segunda.
Last year, he was the top scorer in the category (18 goals in 30 matches), playing a decisive role in the fight for promotion to Primera RFEF. Acknowledged as one of Atlético de Madrid’s great promises, Martín spent the previous season as a reinforcement for the first team, but considering the prospect of limited minutes this year, it was preferred for him to continue maturing on the pitch rather than on the bench.
