2024-06 Sport
03.06.2024 12:30 / Sport
“Memphis Depay says goodbye to Atlético de Madrid”
Memphis Depay has put an end to the rumors about his future and has made his departure from Atlético de Madrid official through a video on his social networks. The Dutch striker, whose contract expired on June 30, did not want to wait any longer and decided to put an end to his time as a red and white.
Injuries have marked his year and a half at the Metropolitano and have not allowed him to have the necessary continuity to take control of the colchonera attack. Now it’s time to find a new destination.
04.06.2024 15:17 / Sport
“Julián Álvarez, the big desire of Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid has made it clear that they want to sign Julián Álvarez, from Manchester City, for next season. The Argentine is aware of the interest of the red and white club, which is looking for a top-level striker to reinforce its squad.
However, the operation is complex due to the high demands of the player and City, who has a contract with the Argentine until 2028. Atlético is not willing to spend large amounts on its new striker, but maintains hope of being able to convince Julián to join the team.
The Argentine does not have an undisputed starting role in City, where Erling Haaland seems to have the position secured. Atlético trusts being able to offer him a team where he is the big star and using his compatriots in the national team to convince him that the mattress club is the best possible destination to continue his career.
04.06.2024 13:49 / Sport
“The uncertain future of Samu Omorodion at Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid could lose one of its youngest and most promising players, Samu Omorodion. The club paid 6 million to Granada for him less than a year ago and loaned him to Alavés, where he scored eight goals in his first season in LaLiga.
However, Cadena COPE has reported that Atlético could sell him to the Premier League for 30 million. The fans want him to be given the chance to prove his worth in the team.
04.06.2024 08:00 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid prepares for a revolution in its squad”
Atlético de Madrid is preparing for a revolution in its squad with the opening of the transfer market just a month away. The club is looking to rebuild the squad and get rid of high-salary players who have not delivered the expected performance.
The current average age is 28.77 years, with 25% of the squad being 30 years or older and only four players under 25. Among the players who could leave the team are Mario Hermoso, Savic, Paulista, Saúl, Thomas Lemar, and Memphis Depay. In addition, the continuity of Ángel Correa and Álvaro Morata is also in doubt. Atlético de Madrid aims to rejuvenate its squad and improve its performance in the upcoming season.
05.06.2024 07:00 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid seeks its ‘9’ of guarantees
Atlético de Madrid is looking for a center forward who can guarantee goals season after season. Álvaro Morata’s 21 goals are not enough and Diego Simeone wants a ‘killer’ who can give a plus of quality to the squad.
The casting is extensive and many names have been mentioned, but none have worn the red and white shirt. The intention is to reinforce the attack, especially the tip, so that Antoine Griezmann can position himself behind it, maintaining these great figures, but feeling really supported in the task of scoring. Among the candidates are Artem Dovbyk, Alexander Sorloth, Serhou Guirassy, Jonathan David, Viktor Gyökeres, Santiago Giménez, Samu Omorodion and Carlos Martín. Will Atlético, once and for all, be able to sign its ‘9’ of guarantees?
10.06.2024 12:41 / Sport
“Juventus bets on Morata’s return”
Álvaro Morata’s future at Atlético de Madrid is uncertain. The striker has equaled his best scoring record of his entire career with 21 goals in all competitions, but his campaign has not been entirely good due to lack of consistency throughout the season.
The Madrid native has a contract with the red-and-white team until 2026 and a clause of only 15 million, which makes his departure price more than affordable. One of the clubs that would not see his incorporation with bad eyes would be Juventus.
According to ‘Tuttosport’, the Italian club would be willing to bet on his return. Morata had a great experience during his two stages in Turin and the Juventus fans keep a good memory of him. The striker is currently with the national team and in the ‘media day’ with the journalists he left the door open to leave Madrid.
11.06.2024 14:07 / Sport
“Fernando Torres takes the reins of Atlético B”
Fernando Torres, former player and legend of Atlético de Madrid, has been appointed coach of Atlético B for the next season. Torres has been coach of the Juvenil A of the red-and-white club for the last three seasons, achieving two Leagues and one Copa de Campeones, as well as qualifying for the first time in history for the Final Four of the Youth League of the 2021/22 season.
The ‘Kid’ has assured that he feels at home and that he wants to be ambitious to do things better every day. Torres knows the house better than anyone, as he started playing in the youth football of Atlético and played in three different stages in the first team.
11.06.2024 15:26 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid and Dovbyk close to an agreement!”
Atlético de Madrid has reached a preliminary agreement with Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk to become a new red-and-white player for next season. Dovbyk, 26, has been the ‘Pichichi’ of the Spanish top division with 24 goals, qualifying Girona for the Champions League for the first time in their history.
The striker has a release clause set at 40 million euros and does not want to leave Spain, a league that suits him very well. The mattress makers’ transfer market has as a priority the search for a goalscoring forward, as Depay will not continue in the club and Morata is a regular in the infirmary. At the Metropolitano, they are also looking for a central defender, and Robin Le Normand, a defender from Real Sociedad, is the favorite to wear the red-and-white shirt in the near future.
12.06.2024 10:00 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid plans to spend €70 million on signings”
Atlético de Madrid is eager to start the transfer market this summer. The club’s main objective is to sign Artem Dovbyk and Robin Le Normand before the Eurocup starts. Dovbyk, Girona’s striker, has been one of the season’s revelations and has been awarded the top scorer trophy in LaLiga.
His clause is €40 million and Atlético is willing to pay that amount. On the other hand, Le Normand, Real Sociedad’s defender, is Atlético’s number one target. His clause is €60 million, but the rojiblanco club hopes to get him for half that amount (€30 million).
Le Normand’s signing is imminent and only the bonuses that the Basque club will receive for losing one of its star players are yet to be decided. Both players will be of great help to the rojiblanco team for next season with four competitions ahead.
13.06.2024 11:48 / Sport
“Witsel renews with Atlético Madrid until 2025”
Atlético Madrid has announced the renewal of Axel Witsel until June 2025. The Belgian player has been the one who has played the most minutes this season in the team, with almost 4,200 minutes in 51 official matches.
Witsel has shown his versatility and experience on the field, helping the team from defense and midfield. The Belgian has become the team’s wildcard player and his renewal has been key for the club’s future. Witsel is currently concentrating with the Belgian national team ahead of the upcoming Eurocup.
15.06.2024 17:15 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid crowned champions of LaLiga FC Futures in epic comeback”
Atlético de Madrid won the VIII International Tournament of LaLiga FC Futures after beating Villarreal 4-3 in an epic match. The Madrid team showed their fighting spirit and came back from a 1-3 deficit in the final minutes of the game thanks to goals from Mario Bretón, Daniel Pedraza and Emir Bulguchev.
Marco Zoran and Mario Bretón were highlighted for their talent and promising future. Villarreal finished as a worthy finalist in a tournament marked by talent, values and joyful football.
18.06.2024 22:02 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid rejects €40 million offer for Samu Omorodion”
Atlético Madrid is planning for next season after a titleless campaign. The team needs to reinforce its squad with top-level players to compete among the best teams in Europe.
According to journalist Di Marzio from ‘Sky Sport’, the ‘colchonero’ club rejected a €40 million offer from Chelsea for Samu Omorodion. Atlético has no intention of selling the player and, in fact, wants to sign a new contract with a €120 million release clause.
19.06.2024 12:51 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid rejects €40 million offer for Samu Omorodion”
Atlético de Madrid is working hard to strengthen its squad during the summer transfer window. One of the names that is gaining the most prominence is that of Samu Omorodion, who has stood out for his good performance in Alavés and his goalscoring record of eight goals.
Chelsea has offered €40 million for the striker, but the mattress club has rejected the offer and intends to renew the player with a release clause of €120 million. Chelsea has not yet said its last word and continues to look for formulas to convince Atlético de Madrid. A very busy transfer market is expected for the red and white team.
19.06.2024 18:07 / Sport
“Roma offers €25 million for Riquelme, will he stay at Atlético?”
Atlético de Madrid has received an offer of €25 million for Rodrigo Riquelme, a 24-year-old midfielder, from Roma. Although the Spanish club does not want to let go of any player who can be part of the long-term project, the economic situation of the team could make his sale an option to strengthen the squad.
Riquelme has a contract until 2028 and a release clause of €60 million, but the ‘Loba’ would be willing to double his salary. However, the player’s goal is to stay in Madrid and succeed under Cholo Simeone’s orders. Another possible departure from Atlético is that of Samu Omorodion, for whom Chelsea has reportedly offered €40 million.
21.06.2024 07:00 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid close to signing Mikel Merino”
Atlético Madrid is close to signing Mikel Merino, a midfielder from Real Sociedad. Merino has decided not to renew his contract with the Basque club and has put Atlético on alert, who have been in contact with Real for some time for another of their players, Robin Le Normand.
Merino’s last season with the txuri urdin team was very good, playing 45 games and participating in 13 goals with eight goals and five assists. Simeone has been asking for a reinforcement for the engine room for some time and Merino is a definite yes for the coach.
Real Sociedad would be forced to negotiate this summer, taking into account that the player could leave for free next season. Atlético is confident of getting him for less due to his contractual situation. Merino’s arrival at the Metropolitano would be something positive for everyone and the rojiblanca midfield would be much more complete (and lethal) with him.
24.06.2024 12:12 / Sport
“Roberto Martínez benefits Barça in Eurocup”
Portuguese coach Roberto Martínez has not given Joao Félix any opportunities in the first two games of the Eurocup, causing his market value to continue to fall. This benefits Barça, who hope to be able to negotiate with Atlético de Madrid in favorable conditions to continue counting on the player’s services next season.
Atlético de Madrid hoped that the Eurocup would revalue Joao Félix, but the opposite has happened, his value continues to fall. Barça is aware that Joao Félix would like to continue at the club and, if he has no suitors, Atlético de Madrid will be forced to negotiate in unfavorable conditions for them. Barça hopes that Roberto Martínez will continue to play in their favor, although Joao Félix could have his first minutes in the Eurocup this Wednesday against Georgia.
25.06.2024 00:50 / Sport
“Cerezo awaits Barcelona’s response for Joao Felix”
Enrique Cerezo, president of Atlético de Madrid, stated that Álvaro Morata, forward of the rojiblanco team and captain of the Spanish national team, believes he will continue to be a player for the Madrid club.
Cerezo also commented on the situation of the young Portuguese Joao Félix, who is on loan at Barcelona. ‘We don’t know what the response from Barcelona will be and when we do, we will make the decisions we need to make,’ he said.
Regarding Mario Hermoso, whose contract ends on June 30, the executive was clear: ‘His contract is ending and I can’t tell you right now if he will renew or not’. Regarding signings, Cerezo emphasized that the capital increase of 70.7 million is essential to compete in the Champions League, Copa del Rey and Liga.
30.06.2024 12:13 / Sport
“Azpilicueta extends his legacy at Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid announced the renewal of César Azpilicueta for one more season, until June 30, 2025. The Navarrese defender, 34, joined the team in July 2023 after eleven seasons at Chelsea, where he was captain.
In his first year at Atlético, Azpilicueta played 34 official matches and accumulated 1,826 minutes of competition. The club highlighted his ’experience and hierarchy’, making him a fundamental pillar of the red and white locker room and one of the most beloved players by the fans.
30.06.2024 10:24 / Sport
“Atlético says goodbye to four key players”
Atlético de Madrid has started preparing for next season and has said goodbye to four players whose contracts expire on June 30: Mario Hermoso, Memphis Depay, Gabriel Paulista and Vitolo. Hermoso leaves after five seasons, having played 174 official matches and scored 10 goals.
Memphis arrived at the Metropolitano in January 2023 and played 40 official matches, scoring 13 goals. Gabriel Paulista reinforced the defense in the last winter market and Vitolo, although he did not form part of the team in the last season, also ends his contract on June 30. The club has wanted to thank them for their dedication and effort during their time at the club and wish them the best of luck for the future.
