2024-07 Marca
01.07.2024 07:42 / Marca
“Atlético Madrid returns to its iconic badge”
Atlético Madrid has announced that it will return to using its iconic badge, which includes the bear and the strawberry tree, symbols of the city of Madrid. The decision was made after a vote in which 88.6% of the votes were in favor of the change.
The return of the badge has been celebrated by club legends such as Fernando Torres, Diego Simeone, Koke, Antoine Griezmann, Diego Godín and Jan Oblak, who expressed their desire for the symbol to return.
The change has been described as a way to recover the essence of the club and unite the fans with the team. In addition, the president of the Atlético Madrid fan club in Germany, Carmen García, has stated that the change means recovering the dignity and voice of the fans as an example of perseverance and fidelity to their values.
01.07.2024 18:14 / Marca
“Atlético Madrid transfers Çaglar Soyuncu to Fenerbahçe”
Atlético Madrid has announced the transfer of Turkish defender Çaglar Soyuncu to Fenerbahçe. The player, who arrived at the club in the summer of 2021 from Leicester, has failed to shine at the Cívitas Metropolitano and has played a total of nine games.
Despite this, his departure leaves eight million euros in the club’s coffers. Soyuncu has not shown the expected performance and has been left without a place in a defense that includes Witsel, Giménez, Hermoso and Savic. Atlético will seek to close the operations of Le Normand and Hancko in the near future to strengthen the defense for the next season.
02.07.2024 10:49 / Marca
“Atlético Madrid takes first step towards its future Sports City”
Atlético Madrid has taken a historic step towards its future with the laying of the first stone of its new Sports City. The ceremony was attended by political figures such as the mayor of Madrid, Martínez-Almeida, and the leaders of the red and white club, Miguel Ángel Gil and Enrique Cerezo.
The Sports City will be a reference for the city and will have sports facilities for all Madrid residents. Atlético also created a time capsule that will be deposited in the plot where the first stone was laid. The Sports City will be ready for 2026 and will be a place for leisure and sport, demonstrating that football clubs are more than just the 90 minutes of the match.
02.07.2024 13:24 / Marca
“Morata stays at Atlético de Madrid”
Álvaro Morata has announced that he will stay at Atlético de Madrid, rejecting an offer from Saudi Arabia. The striker has expressed his desire to win with the red and white shirt and will not stop until he achieves it.
Simeone has been key in Morata’s decision to stay at the team, despite the offer from Al Qadsiah, which was willing to pay his 15 million euro release clause. Morata’s best season was last year, where he scored 21 goals. The striker has a contract with Atlético until 2027 and can now focus one hundred percent on the Spanish national team, with which he has a vital match against Germany on Friday.
02.07.2024 08:31 / Marca
“Saudi Arabia bids for Oblak on his 10th anniversary with Atlético de Madrid”
Jan Oblak, the highest-paid player at Atlético de Madrid, is celebrating a decade with the club. His performance and size have made him one of the most consistent players on the team. However, the club is working to reduce the wage bill, which has put Oblak in the spotlight.
Saudi Arabia could alter the career of the Slovenian, as a club in the Arab league, Al Nassr, is looking for a top-level goalkeeper. Oblak, at 31, will have to decide whether to continue in top-level football or take a step back. Al Nassr is well connected with Atlético and could make an approach to see Oblak’s conditions.
03.07.2024 09:04 / Marca
“Atlético de Madrid to start pre-season without their starting goalkeepers”
Jan Oblak and Horatiu Moldovan, goalkeepers of Atlético de Madrid, are on vacation after the Eurocup. Both will have 21 days of rest before returning to training. During this time, the goalkeepers of the reserve team, Gomis and Iturbe, will be in charge of defending the red and white goal in the start of the pre-season.
Oblak, one of the best goalkeepers in the world, has shown his quality in the Eurocup, while Moldovan has not had the same luck and could leave the club in the summer market or in the next winter. The Atlético de Madrid squad will have a young team in the first weeks of pre-season due to the holidays of the first team players.
03.07.2024 13:52 / Marca
“Samu and Giuliano decide their future at the Paris Olympics”
Samu Omorodion and Giuliano Simeone, players of Atlético de Madrid, will compete in the Paris Olympics with Spain and Argentina, respectively. Both are in an uncertain situation regarding their future at the rojiblanco club.
Samu is debating between his continuity in Atlético or a possible departure, while Giuliano hopes to play in Spain on loan. Both have had good performances in their loans and in the friendly matches prior to the Olympics, which has aroused the interest of European clubs. The good performance of the two players in Paris could open more doors for them in the transfer market.
04.07.2024 14:19 / Marca
“Uncertain future for Joao Félix
The future of Joao Félix is a labyrinth, with Benfica showing interest in his services. However, there has been no formal offer from the Portuguese club. Atlético values the player at more than the 40 million euros mentioned in Portugal.
Félix’s continuity at Atlético is impossible and a transfer is being sought. There is talk of an offer of 20 million for 50% of the pass, but it is considered insufficient in the offices of the Metropolitano. It is hoped that Benfica will bet stronger if they are serious about Joao.
04.07.2024 09:45 / Marca
“Miguel Ángel Gil highlights Atlético de Madrid’s growth at Sports Summit Mexico”
Miguel Ángel Gil, CEO of Atlético de Madrid, participated in the Sports Summit Mexico, one of the most important events in the sports industry.
During his intervention in a talk, ‘How Atlético de Madrid built a top ten brand in global football and its vision for the future of Mexican football’, he highlighted the growth of the red and white club in recent years.
‘In the 2009/2010 season, when we won our first title in the last 14 years, we had 90 million euros in revenue. In this season that has already started, we are around 460-465 million euros in revenue without player sales.
That means we have been growing steadily year after year’, commented the Atlético CEO. He also made a special mention of the club’s great project, the Sports City, stating that ‘having our stadium located in the middle of a large plot of 115 hectares gave us the opportunity to propose to the Madrid City Council the development of a complex, a whole city, both at the level of alternative sports and leisure.
We closed the agreement with the City Council a long time ago and now we are executing the works. I believe we are going to be the first club in the world to be able to have in the same plot a series of infrastructures that, to date, no one has, because it is not only a stadium, restaurants, musical activities, not even only a high performance center, but much more.
We are going to create a city of leisure and sport around a football club to show the world that a football club can give more to people than 90 minutes of football. Who can come? Everyone. It is not made exclusively for Atlético fans or for the district’s neighbors.
It is made for anyone who wants to enjoy leisure and sport’. He also highlighted the competitiveness of the first team in recent years: ‘Atlético de Madrid will compete this year in the Club World Cup for its coefficient of the last 10 years. We are above Barcelona. We must have done something right in Europe to be above Barcelona’.
06.07.2024 16:28 / Marca
“Joao Félix and the race against time to find a new destination”
The Portuguese striker starts his vacation after Portugal’s elimination from the Eurocup, with the need to find a new destination. After a gray season at Barcelona and a disappointing Eurocup, Joao Félix has not been able to revalue himself and his price continues to drop since Atlético paid 127 million euros for him in 2019.
The player does not want to return to Atlético, and the club is not interested in his return either. The salvation could be in a Benfica that continues to trust in seeing the best Joao Félix with his shirt again, and there is talk of an offer of 20 million euros for 50% of the player’s pass. Meanwhile, Álvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann continue in the championship and will face each other in the Spain - France semifinal.
06.07.2024 16:55 / Marca
“Jano Monserrate and Omar to shine in Atletico Madrid’s preseason”
Atletico Madrid will start their preseason this Friday without some of their most important players due to their participation in the Eurocup and Copa America. Therefore, Cholo Simeone’s coaching staff will call up several young players from the Academy, including the talented Aragonese midfielder Jano Monserrate and the striker Omar.
Monserrate, only 18 years old, will be part of the reserve team despite being of juvenile age and will be closely followed during the preseason with the first team. Omar, for his part, shone with the youth team in the last Champions Cup and will also be able to show his quality under Cholo Simeone’s orders. Without a doubt, Atletico will give an important opportunity to two of their players with the greatest projection.
08.07.2024 13:47 / Marca
“Sevilla as a possible solution for Saúl Ñíguez’s future at Atlético Madrid”
The midfielder, without a place at Atlético, negotiates to join Sevilla. Saúl Ñíguez is one of the hot topics in Atlético’s current affairs, as the club seeks to give him an exit. Sevilla appears as a firm option to resolve the unsustainable situation of his contract, which amounts to more than 7 million euros net per year.
The 29-year-old player already tried his luck at Chelsea, but was unsuccessful. Now, he must find a destination that suits his new reality outside of Atlético.
08.07.2024 10:44 / Marca
“Atlético de Madrid rejects Chelsea’s €40 million offer for Samu Omorodion”
Atlético de Madrid forward Samu Omorodion remains a target for Chelsea as they continue their rebuilding process. The English club has already made a €40 million offer for the 19-year-old player, but the Spanish club refuses to sell him.
Atlético would only accept a higher amount to open the door for the player to leave, who will attend the Paris Games as the culmination of his breakthrough in the elite. The offer from Chelsea is the highest received by the club this summer, but the interest of Benfica in Joao Félix opens the door to an agreement that, with Samu, will be more difficult, despite the fact that the English club does not forget about him.
16.07.2024 15:12 / Marca
“Morata says goodbye to Atlético de Madrid before joining Milan”
Álvaro Morata has decided to leave Atlético de Madrid to join Milan. The striker visited San Rafael to communicate his decision to the dressing room and Simeone’s coaching staff.
Tomorrow he will undergo a medical examination with Milan and is expected to sign a contract with the Italians once Atlético receives the payment of the release clause of 15 million euros. Morata wanted to say goodbye to his teammates and friends, such as Koke and Simeone, before leaving for Italy.
16.07.2024 16:03 / Marca
“Vermeeren returns early to Atlético and joins ‘stage’ in San Rafael”
Belgian player Arthur Vermeeren has decided to interrupt his vacation and return early to Atlético de Madrid to join the ‘stage’ in Los Ángeles de San Rafael.
Vermeeren, who did not play a single minute in the Eurocup with his national team, has preferred to shorten his vacation period to integrate as one more in the ‘stage’ and accelerate his adaptation to Simeone’s methods. The 19-year-old midfielder has shown great professionalism and commitment to the club, which will undoubtedly not go unnoticed by the Argentine coach, who has always appealed for calm for the player to become a real option for the team.
17.07.2024 18:33 / Marca
“Vermeeren impresses on his debut with Atlético”
Arthur Vermeeren, the young Belgian recently signed by Atlético de Madrid, has made it clear that he is determined to adapt quickly to the team in his first day of training with the team.
Despite training separately in the morning and in the final part of the afternoon, Vermeeren managed to secure a place in Simeone’s starting lineup, positioned in the double pivot alongside Koke.
The former Amberes player showed his quality and a greater understanding of the concepts in some exciting minutes on the field. The presence of Andrea Berta in the practice was also a novelty, as the sports director took advantage of the opportunity to speak with Simeone before the work began while trying to finalize the team’s first signings.
17.07.2024 16:00 / Marca
“Cívitas Metropolitano upgrades with LG LED technology”
Atlético de Madrid has reached an agreement with LG to integrate a LED support in the shape of an ellipse into the roof of the Cívitas Metropolitano, creating a 360-degree visual effect that will enhance the audiovisual experience for spectators.
In addition, audiovisual supports will be increased in the exterior and interior of the stadium with high-performance, customized and made-to-measure screens, doubling the current LED surface.
Jaime de Jaraíz, CEO of LG Spain, has expressed his enthusiasm for the project and has promised that LG’s LED technology will make every visit to the stadium an unforgettable experience for football fans or any type of spectacle. On the other hand, Óscar Mayo, General Director of Revenue and Operations of Atlético de Madrid, has valued the agreement and highlighted that the Cívitas Metropolitano and the projects of the future City of Sport will become a technological reference at the service of the fans.
17.07.2024 08:52 / Marca
“Artem Dovbyk gains ground to fill Morata’s void at Atlético”
Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk is emerging as the most viable option to replace Álvaro Morata at Atlético de Madrid. Although Alexander Sorloth seemed to be the first choice, the positions of their respective clubs tip the balance in favor of Dovbyk.
Girona is willing to negotiate his departure price, while Villarreal remains inflexible in its position. Dovbyk, 27, has proven to be a reliable striker and his long-awaited career leap facilitates Atlético’s decision. The permanence of Samu Omorodion as a substitute for Memphis completes the attack with a month’s notice before the transfer market closes.
17.07.2024 07:29 / Marca
“Savic returns to Atlético for training”
Despite saying goodbye to the fans in the last home game, central defender Stefan Savic joins the team as he looks for a way out of the club. Savic is the big surprise in the morning training session of Atlético after joining the team’s concentration in Los Ángeles de San Rafael.
Although he had not done so until then due to negotiating his departure, the lack of a destination has brought him back to the red and white dynamic.
Savic, who has one more year on his contract, had said goodbye to the fans after the last Atlético match at the Metropolitano and had permission from the club not to start preseason and negotiate his signing with another club.
However, in the absence of news on this matter, he has decided to join the training sessions to maintain his physical condition. Despite his unexpected return, the idea of his farewell remains unchanged. Atlético will make it easy for him to terminate a contract that was automatically extended last season after reaching the stipulated games for his renewal.
18.07.2024 11:14 / Marca
“Joao Félix has one week to find a new team”
Joao Félix is in a critical situation, as he only has one week to find a new team or he will have to return to Atlético de Madrid. The Portuguese player has had trouble finding a team that can pay the €60 million that Atlético is looking for to recover part of the €127 million investment they made in him in 2019.
Time is running out for Jorge Mendes, who must find a team interested in the player and present a proposal that satisfies Atlético’s aspirations. If Joao Félix does not find a new team in a week, he will have to join Atlético’s training, which could cause an uncomfortable situation for everyone.
18.07.2024 20:17 / Marca
“Enrique Cerezo
The president of Atlético de Madrid, Enrique Cerezo, has reviewed the current situation of the club during the traditional cochinillo dinner at the José María restaurant in Segovia. Cerezo has spoken about possible signings such as Dovbyk and Julián Álvarez, and has praised Morata, who has decided to leave for Milan.
He has also highlighted that the team’s goal is to finish in the top three and dream of winning LaLiga, the Copa or the Champions League. He has also talked about the possibility of competing with a Real Madrid with Mbappe and has reassured worried fans about the lack of signings.
19.07.2024 00:01 / Marca
“Atletico Madrid outlines its roadmap at the ‘Suckling pig summit’”
The top brass of Atletico Madrid, including Enrique Cerezo, Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, Carlos Bucero, Andrea Berta and Diego Simeone, met at the José Maria restaurant in Segovia to discuss the situation of the signings. The goal is to build a ‘great team’.
With Le Normand already on track, the next objective is to sign Hancko to complete the defense. They are also looking for a 9 as a replacement for Morata, with Dovbyk being the chosen one. It is hoped that his release clause with Girona can be lowered.
There is still the intention to sign a 5, with Ederson being an unattainable desire at the moment due to his revaluation. The hope is that in the last days of the market, the Atlético can also resolve the sale of Joao Félix and enter the Julian Álvarez zone, the icing on the cake.
19.07.2024 13:06 / Marca
“The revolutionary method of Luis Piñedo for the physical preparation of Atlético de Madrid”
After the era of Profe Ortega, Atlético de Madrid is physically preparing with a completely different method under the direction of Luis Piñedo. The new physical trainer has implemented a modern and personalized style that focuses on the resistance and strength of the group.
Each player has an individualized training plan and gym work is carried out regularly. The main objective of Piñedo’s method is to prevent injuries and improve the team’s performance.
Concern for the physical health of the group is reflected in the fact that last season, almost the entire squad of the subsidiary was available to the coach in at least 90% of the games played. The new physical preparation team, formed by Piñedo, Juan Antonio Piñero and Roberto Avilés, has been well received by the squad and has generated a positive atmosphere in the team.
19.07.2024 11:03 / Marca
“Morata leaves Atlético de Madrid to join Milan”
Álvaro Morata has been announced as a new player for Milan, despite the Italian club not yet having paid the €13 million release clause. Morata, who arrived at Atlético de Madrid in January 2019, has signed a contract until June 2028 with an option to extend for an additional year.
The Spanish forward had his best season at Atlético, scoring 21 goals and being a regular starter in Diego Simeone’s team. However, Morata has decided to change scenery after not feeling comfortable in Spain due to excessive criticism of his performance on the field. Morata has signed what is likely to be the last big contract of his career with Milan, where he will play until 2028.
19.07.2024 18:56 / Marca
“Fernando Torres closely follows Atlético’s young talents”
Fernando Torres, the new coach of Atlético B, was present at the second training session of the day for Atlético in Los Ángeles de San Rafael. Accompanied by Leo Franco and his coaching staff, Torres closely observed the young players who are part of the preseason with the first team.
In a half-hour session, Atlético worked at maximum intensity with a variety of exercises. The big news was the inclusion of Mouriño in the defense axis, the only position that still does not have a fixed owner. Llorente, Azpilicueta, Kostis, Lino; Riquelme, Vermeeren, Koke, Lemar; and Correa, continued to consolidate themselves as starters.
21.07.2024 10:04 / Marca
“Koke
Koke, captain of Atlético de Madrid, talks about the importance of dreaming big and fighting for titles. Despite changes in the team and coaching staff, Koke remains the biggest emblem of the club. The team needs people who want to be in Atleti and be fully committed.
The summer has brought important changes, such as the departure of players and the arrival of Luis Piñedo and Tevenet to the coaching staff. Koke highlights the importance of the energy of young people who come from below and are doing very well.
Atlético is working to bring people with that energy and change the fresh air in the entire club. Koke believes that the club should be more ambitious and want to go for more. The next season should have enthusiasm and desire to work and dream big. The goal is to win titles and make people happy.
21.07.2024 14:59 / Marca
“Correa
Correa, due to his seniority, is one of the candidates to take on a leadership role in the team following Savic’s departure. Griezmann could also join the group of captains formed by Koke, Oblak, and Giménez.
However, Correa’s future is uncertain, as he has been close to leaving the club on several occasions. Meanwhile, an offer of around 25 million euros is expected for Atlético and the player to sit down and negotiate. The possibility of becoming a captain and the uncertainty about his future in the team create a dichotomy in Correa’s situation.
21.07.2024 11:15 / Marca
“Hojbjerg
Danish international Hojbjerg was not a priority option to reinforce Atlético de Madrid’s midfield this summer, although he was one of the players being watched. A year ago, Hojbjerg was one of Atlético’s targets, but no agreement was reached.
A year later, Atlético is still looking to strengthen its midfield, with Mikel Merino as the main target. Meanwhile, Olympique de Marseille has signed Hojbjerg for just 13.5 million euros. Atlético fans have expressed their discontent with the club’s management in this case.
22.07.2024 19:11 / Marca
“Artem Dovbyk, Atlético’s number one target”
Atlético de Madrid is close to signing Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk, who has shown interest in wearing the red and white shirt from the beginning. Although Dovbyk’s release clause is 40 million euros, the Catalan club has agreed to negotiate and it is expected that the operation will be closed in the next few days. Dovbyk would be Atlético’s first signing for next season and would fill the gap left by Morata and Memphis.
22.07.2024 13:22 / Marca
“Aston Villa targets Joao Felix”
Aston Villa, coached by Unai Emery, is interested in signing Joao Felix, whose contract with Atletico Madrid expires in 2029. The English team, which will play in the Champions League after 41 years, is willing to invest to compete in Europe and the Premier League.
The Portuguese, who has been loaned to Chelsea and Barcelona, could find in Aston Villa the ideal ecosystem to take the leap in quality that he has not yet made. Atletico Madrid is willing to sell the player for 60 million euros, a sum that Aston Villa could pay thanks to the sale of Moussa Diaby.
23.07.2024 13:47 / Marca
“Atlético Madrid completes pre-season with a match in Spain and one in Hong Kong”
Atlético Madrid has completed its pre-season, which was originally going to include a tour of Asia through China and Hong Kong, but will finally only play one game in Hong Kong. The red and whites will play a game in Spain before traveling to Hong Kong to prioritize the sporting preparation of their players.
The team from the Metropolitano had a friendly match against Kitchee of Hong Kong scheduled for Wednesday, August 7, but needed to complete their pre-season with a game the previous week.
China was originally chosen as the country, but the lack of understanding between the promoter and the government ruined the plans. Finally, it was decided to limit the tour to the visit to Hong Kong between July 4 and 7 and play a game in Spain.
Atlético will close a match against a Spanish rival on Saturday, August 3, one day before heading to Hong Kong. Then, the following week and just one before LaLiga begins, the red and whites will have their first big test of fire against Juventus in Gothenburg on Sunday, August 11.
23.07.2024 07:54 / Marca
“Moldovan joins Atlético while Savic finalizes his move to Trabzonspor”
Romanian goalkeeper Horatiu Moldovan has joined the Atlético de Madrid training sessions, while Stefan Savic is close to finalizing his move to Trabzonspor in Turkey. Moldovan, who had left doubts about his continuity in the team, has become the rojiblanca novelty of this Tuesday.
On the other hand, Savic has been granted permission to resolve his future, with Turkey being his destination. The central defender had already received proposals from the Ottoman country, but the lack of payment guarantees had paralyzed his signing. However, after advancing positions with Trabzonspor in recent weeks, everything points to the understanding leading to a definitive goodbye.
23.07.2024 06:51 / Marca
“The uncertain future of Joao Félix at Atlético de Madrid”
Last summer, Joao Félix seemed to have won the game against Atlético de Madrid by getting his wish to play for Barcelona. However, the situation has now changed and the Portuguese player finds himself in a weaker position.
Both parties lose if they do not find a solution, but the urgency only presses at the Metropolitano. If Joao does not present a good offer, he faces a sabbatical year as a rojiblanco.
After a whole summer waiting unsuccessfully for the call from some European giants and rejecting the various offers received, Joao dropped out in the last moments of the market with a confession that his childhood dream was to wear the azulgrana shirt. However, hidden under the concession was a counterattack: to leave on loan he had to sign a two-year extension that would reduce the annual amortization to 12.7 million euros and a significant salary reduction in which Joao, convinced that his trip to Barcelona would only be one-way, did not measure that on the return that now threatens him he would be in the lower salary brackets of Atlético.
23.07.2024 17:58 / Marca
“Artem Dovbyk, the express 9 for Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid has signed Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk for the 24-25 season. Dovbyk, who scored 24 goals in his debut season in LaLiga, will inherit the number 9 shirt left by Memphis. The transfer was completed in just one week, following Álvaro Morata’s departure to Milan.
The Atlético de Madrid sports management acted quickly to replace the departures of Memphis and Morata. Dovbyk has agreed to make the leap to one of LaLiga’s top teams and has been key in the transfer being completed in record time. Girona, who had a historic season, could not retain their star striker.
24.07.2024 11:59 / Marca
“Artem Dovbyk soon to be red and white”
Artem Dovbyk, top scorer for Girona last season, is about to leave Michel’s team to join Atlético de Madrid. The 27-year-old Ukrainian striker is waiting to sign the documents and pass the medical examination to become Morata’s replacement in Simeone’s team. Meanwhile, Atlético is also close to officially announcing Le Normand, another player closed by the Cívitas Metropolitano’s sports management.
24.07.2024 14:46 / Marca
“Atletico Madrid anxiously awaits Mikel Merino’s decision”
Atletico Madrid is waiting for Mikel Merino’s decision, who is the number one option to strengthen the midfield. The Spanish international has shown his receptivity to play at the Metropolitano and the Champions League next season.
However, the passage of time and the appearance of more competitors for his services has instilled uncertainty within Atletico. Arsenal has also set its sights on the reigning European champion, and Jokin Aperribay has improved his renewal offer in a last desperate attempt to retain one of Imanol’s pillars. Although he continues to be Plan A, Atletico has had no choice but to devise a Plan B in case Mikel Merino changes his initial idea of committing to the red and white club. Conor Gallagher, Chelsea’s midfielder, would become the alternative.
24.07.2024 09:32 / Marca
“Witsel already commands in Atletico’s starting lineup”
Just two days after joining Atletico Madrid, Axel Witsel is already showing the leadership that made him the best red-and-white defender last season. Cholo Simeone didn’t need much time to place Witsel at the heart of a defense that also featured new faces.
Azpilicueta, a right-sided center back until now, would play as a wingback, with Spina taking his place. Llorente, for the first time in preseason, would regain his position as a right-sided midfielder, with Lemar on the left and Koke as the pivot. Finally, the attacking line would also feature a significant name, with Riquelme partnering Correa. The academy player was used in a position closer to the one he played during his formative years.
24.07.2024 15:50 / Marca
“Atlético close preseason against Getafe”
On Saturday, August 3, Atlético de Madrid will face Getafe at the Coliseum at 21.00 hours. This will be the last preseason game for the rojiblancos before traveling to Hong Kong to face Kitchee on Wednesday, August 7.
The match against Getafe was confirmed after the friendly matches scheduled in China against PSG and Inter were canceled. Atlético will also play against Numancia in the Memorial Jesús Gil and against Juventus in Gothenburg before the start of LaLiga.
25.07.2024 19:39 / Marca
“Uncertainty over Joao Félix’s future at Atlético de Madrid”
Portuguese forward Joao Félix is expected to join Atlético de Madrid this Friday, although he may be given permission to resolve his future. It is still unclear what will happen to him during the next season.
Félix should start training in the gym and then join his teammates, but it is possible that he will not end up under the orders of Cholo Simeone. As with Saúl and Savic, Atlético is working on each return individually and may give Félix a few days off to resolve his future. His representative will have to expedite the proceedings to convince Benfica, Aston Villa or the club of the day that Félix can still prove his worth on the field.
25.07.2024 08:32 / Marca
“Atlético Madrid prepare for next season without Joao Félix”
Atlético Madrid continue their preparations for the next season with a long training session that included work in the gym and on the field. Jan Oblak and Renildo worked in the gym, while the South American internationals and Griezmann are on vacation.
Simeone had a good part of his squad available and tested a lineup with Gomis; Llorente, Azpilicueta, Witsel, Kostis, Lino; Koke, Vermeeren, Lemar; Correa and Riquelme. Mouriño also entered the center of the defense. The training was carried out without thinking about Joao Félix, whose future is far from the Metropolitano. Artem Dovbyk, Atlético’s first signing for the 2024-2025 season, has not yet joined the team.
25.07.2024 15:27 / Marca
“Calm in Atlético with Dovbyk’s arrival”
Atlético de Madrid is in the final stages of negotiations to sign Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk, the current top scorer in LaLiga. Although there are still some details to be finalized, the Colchonero sports management has reassured the coaching staff and recognized that the signing is on the right track.
With the preseason underway and Griezmann, Correa, Samu and Carlos Martín as the only forwards, the optimism about Dovbyk’s incorporation is high and it seems that the Ukrainian player will finally win the ‘race’ to sign for Atlético. Once the final conditions are closed, the existing pre-contract will be replaced by the definitive contract.
26.07.2024 14:19 / Marca
“Atlético advances in its ‘slow but sure’ transfer plan”
Atlético de Madrid continues to advance in its transfer plan for the 23-24 season, with the incorporation of Le Normand and Dovbyk almost closed. Negotiations for Hancko and Merino will intensify, while Julián Álvarez remains the team’s big dream.
The club’s plan is to give exit to players to make room for salary and make the signing of two central defenders and a midfielder, at least. Although some fans expected new faces to start an exciting project, the club continues with its ‘slow but sure’ plan.
27.07.2024 12:14 / Marca
“Atlético holds firm for Dovbyk”
Despite the changes in conditions demanded by the representatives of Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk, Atlético de Madrid maintains its desire to sign the top scorer of the last league and will not give in to any kind of ‘blackmail’.
The club trusts that the player will honor his word and his desire to play in the Champions League with one of Europe’s greats, despite the player’s flirtations with Roma and the excessive commissions demanded by his agents to Atlético, Girona and the player himself. The transfer is up in the air, but the striker has the ball in his court.
27.07.2024 09:03 / Marca
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Atlético de Madrid has announced the signing of Spanish international Robin Le Normand, who joins the team as one of the leaders of the defense. After a season in which the rojiblancos conceded more goals than usual, Le Normand is one of the luxury reinforcements for a defense that will be renewed.
The 27-year-old central defender has played 221 games with Real Sociedad and has become the leader of the defense of a team that played in the Champions League last season and qualified for European competitions.
Le Normand’s arrival has achieved the goal that Atlético set months ago, and the good relationship between Miguel Ángel Gil and Jokin Aperribay has been important for both clubs to reach an agreement. The transfer will be formalized in the coming days, when the player returns from the vacation he is enjoying after winning the Eurocup with the Spanish national team on July 14.
27.07.2024 18:16 / Marca
“Riquelme shines in Atlético’s preseason”
The homegrown player Riquelme became the star of Atlético de Madrid’s first preseason friendly match, scoring the team’s first goal in the penalty shootout win against Numancia.
With the lack of new signings and the absence of several key players, Riquelme dressed as a ’new signing’ and ‘striker’ to open the summer account for the red-and-whites. The confirmation of Riquelme’s talent and his reaffirmation as an important player in the next decade of Atlético are signs of hope for the future. However, it is clear that many names are still needed to shape the new project.
27.07.2024 12:45 / Marca
“Hancko continues to express desire to join Atletico Madrid”
Slovak defender David Hancko has once again expressed his desire to play for Atletico Madrid as the club and Feyenoord continue to negotiate his transfer. Hancko has made it clear that, although he is happy in the Netherlands, he does not want to miss the opportunity to play in a major league. The player’s release clause is set at 35 million euros, but Atletico is close to reaching an agreement with Feyenoord.
28.07.2024 13:44 / Marca
“Atlético de Madrid close to signing David Hancko”
Atlético de Madrid are close to signing David Hancko, a Slovakian central defender from Feyenoord. The player has expressed his desire to wear the red and white shirt and has put pressure on his club to make the transfer a reality.
Atlético have made two offers, of 20 and 25 million euros, which have been rejected by Feyenoord, who are asking for a minimum of 35 million. However, negotiations have intensified in recent days and there could be an imminent agreement with the inclusion of variables that bring the operation closer to the Dutch club’s demands. Atlético’s objective is to close the deal before traveling to Hong Kong next Sunday.
28.07.2024 18:12 / Marca
“Kostis, the ‘homegrown’ signing for Atlético”
Central defender Kostis, after impressing Simeone last preseason, is back to convince seven months after his serious injury. Coveted from the First Division to abroad, his future points to the first team.
Despite the fact that Fernando Torres is another of those who pressures to be part of the reserve team, it is evident that the First Federation is too small for the Greek international under-21 giant.
This explains why clubs such as Espanyol, Zaragoza or Sporting de Braga are some of those who have already shown Kostis their willingness to offer him the minutes and continuity he needs at his age to not see his projection cut short.
In fact, a loan to any professional football destination, with the case of Riquelme as the main example, would be the best option for Kostis’ future… unless he continues to make merits for El Cholo not to want to let him go.
Although with the signing of Hancko he is called to see his opportunities reduced, it must also be taken into account that Kostis has managed to appear in the starting lineup in these first stages of the preseason despite the presence of another competitor for the position such as Reinildo, which shows that he is once again to the liking of the coach.
Hence, although obviously the project cannot be built around Kostis, the possibility is considered that, as happened with Giménez or Lucas in their beginnings in rojiblanco, the left-handed central defender completes his growth living day by day hand in hand with El Cholo. In fact, there are fewer and fewer doubts that he is already prepared to follow in Barrios’ footsteps and gradually establish himself in the first team.
29.07.2024 16:43 / Marca
“Sorloth once again the target for Atletico”
Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth is once again the target for Atletico to strengthen their attack, after the signing of Dovbyk failed. However, Villarreal remains inflexible in their position and demands the 38 million of his release clause.
Sorloth had always been the first sports option for Atletico, but his signing is complicated due to the position of Villarreal, who has also been firm with Roma and West Ham. Atletico will try to establish a dialogue to reach the price of Sorloth by another means other than paying the clause, but everything points to having to pay it if they want to count on the Norwegian giant.
29.07.2024 17:21 / Marca
“Atlético Madrid strengthens its coffers with almost 70 million euros”
Atlético de Madrid’s shareholders have subscribed to 98.5% of the shares in the capital increase, which represents an injection of almost 70 million euros into the club’s coffers.
Atlético HoldCo and Quantum Pacific have fully exercised their preferential subscription right, contributing 49.8 million and 19.7 million euros, respectively. This capital increase is a major economic boost for the club, which aims to continue competing with Europe’s top teams and carry out its project for the Sports and Entertainment City.
29.07.2024 18:18 / Marca
“Julián Álvarez opens the door to Atlético de Madrid”
Argentine striker Julián Álvarez, the main target of Atlético de Madrid in this transfer market, has left open the possibility of leaving Manchester City due to his lack of prominence in important matches.
Although his signing seems complicated due to his cache and the English champion’s refusal to let him go, the red and white club will exhaust its options. Julián Álvarez’s words to DSports Radio, in which he expressed his discomfort with his role in the City, represent a glimmer of hope for Atlético.
The key moment could come after the Olympic Games, when the player will decide his future. The only player who excites the red and white fans is Julián Álvarez, although his signing seems economically unfeasible. The only option that can be seen is the sale of Joao to Aston Villa for a reasonable amount and the investment of the 40 million that were going to be paid for Dovbyk.
29.07.2024 11:56 / Marca
“Rayane, the Atlético Madrid jewel that shines in the U-19”
Atlético Madrid has seen one of its most promising young talents, Rayane Belaid, lead the Spanish U-19 team to victory in the recent European Championship. Although the club’s desire was for Rayane to participate in the first team’s preseason, it was already assumed in November that he would lead the U-19 team.
Rayane has been one of the tournament’s great revelations, with an 84% pass accuracy in the four games of the conquered European Championship. Although he had to postpone the opportunity to shine before Simeone, the future of the midfielder looks bright in Atlético’s youth academy.
30.07.2024 08:57 / Marca
“Griezmann and Joao Felix join Atletico in preseason”
Antoine Griezmann and Joao Felix return to Atletico Madrid in preseason. Griezmann integrates normally into the group dynamic and Joao Felix joins the group for the first time. Simeone recovers the 5-4-1 with Reinildo as a wing-back, Llorente on the other side and Azpilicueta, Witsel and Kostis as central defenders. Griezmann plays his first practice match as a midfielder in a team arranged in a 4-3-3, while Joao Felix plays as a left winger on his first day integrated into the group after returning from his vacation.
30.07.2024 20:33 / Marca
“Sorloth and Gallagher close to joining Atlético de Madrid”
Despite Dovbyk and Mikel Merino appearing to be better positioned to reinforce the rojiblanco attack and midfield a few days ago, the Ukrainian’s departure and the delay in the Spanish international’s response have activated negotiations with Villarreal and Chelsea to sign Alexander Sorloth and Conor Gallagher, respectively.
Villarreal will not lower the price of Sorloth, but is willing to negotiate the form of payment of the 38 million of his clause. On the other hand, Gallagher’s arrival also depends on the negotiation with Mikel Merino, who was the number one target for the midfield. However, the delay in his response has exhausted the patience of the Sports Management, which has been forced to wait for the Chelsea player.
30.07.2024 14:00 / Marca
“Atlético Madrid maintains hope of signing Julián Álvarez”
Although the signing of Julián Álvarez remains difficult, Atlético Madrid maintains hope of securing the Manchester City player. The player’s pressure and the opening created by coach Guardiola are the main advances that keep the red and white team’s hopes alive.
Despite the operation being in a very early stage, each step taken before Atlético can enter Julián Álvarez’s team is being taken. The Argentine’s receptiveness since receiving red and white approaches, his conviction not to continue living in Haaland’s shadow, and his statements showing interest are other factors that keep hope alive.
31.07.2024 19:17 / Marca
“Sorloth, the star striker for Atlético”
Atlético de Madrid has signed Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth, who scored 23 goals in the last season with Villarreal. Sorloth is the first player to reach that number since Diego Costa in 2014 and previously Falcao.
The signing of Sorloth is a strong investment, but it will ensure more goals for the team. The striker will take Atlético back to a more prolific era in terms of goals, like the first three seasons of Simeone on the bench in which Falcao and Diego Costa scored more than 20 goals each.
Neither Luis Suárez nor Antoine Griezmann reached Sorloth’s numbers in their best seasons with the team. Sorloth’s goalscoring explosion in the last season is a hopeful guarantee to start an adventure in Atlético.
31.07.2024 13:58 / Marca
“Julián Álvarez, the future leader of the Atlético de Madrid attack”
The signing of Argentine Julián Álvarez would not only be a cherry on top for Atlético de Madrid’s next project, but also a strategic plan to mold Griezmann’s heir in the future. With an impressive resume, including World Cup, Copa América and Champions League titles, Álvarez would raise the team’s level.
In addition, his arrival would be a strategic signing that would make Griezmann’s departure less traumatic in the future. Although Álvarez’s signing could cushion the impact of Mbappe’s arrival at Real Madrid or Dani Olmo or Nico Williams at Barcelona, what is certain is that Simeone would have a top-level striker in his ranks.
With Griezmann called to continue being the team’s star, Sorloth destined to be the pure 9 and Correa as the eternal revulsive, Álvarez would complete an attack with all kinds of registers. His youth and potential make Atlético not spare any effort to finalize his signing, seeing in him a potential Griezmann.
