2024-08 Sport
01.08.2024 10:47 / Sport
“Alexander Sorloth on the verge of joining Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid is close to finalizing its search for a guaranteed striker for next season. After the departure of Álvaro Morata and Memphis Depay, the colchonero team has focused on Alexander Sorloth, who has just completed an impressive season with Villarreal.
The Norwegian striker entered the betting to occupy the number nine position in Simeone’s team. Villarreal was not in a hurry to sell their player, but Atlético has managed to reach an agreement with the player and is now looking to finalize the last details with the ‘groguet’ team. Both clubs are about to close the agreement in the next few hours, so Sorloth will be an Atlético de Madrid player next season.
02.08.2024 19:46 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid close in on Julián Álvarez!”
Argentine striker Julián Álvarez has expressed his dissatisfaction with his role at Manchester City, where he has not enjoyed the opportunities he believes he deserves. Despite being one of the players with the most minutes in the Premier League last season, the player is not satisfied with his situation in the team.
In recent hours, a strong candidate has emerged to secure the services of the albiceleste striker: Atlético de Madrid. According to the Argentine media ‘TyC Sports’, the Spanish club is already negotiating the arrival of the striker and would be willing to pay a sum close to 90 million euros, between fixed and variable. In addition, Julián would like to play under the orders of his compatriot ‘Cholo’ Simeone, who could guarantee him to be the leader and an indisputable piece of the team.
03.08.2024 11:55 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid strengthens defense with Robin Le Normand”
Atlético Madrid has announced the signing of Robin Le Normand, a central defender from Real Sociedad who has signed a contract for the next 5 seasons. The defender joins Diego Simeone’s project in the best form of his career, after having had a great Euro 2024 with Spain.
The mattress team pays a transfer of 34.5 million euros plus variables for the French nationalized Spanish, who has become one of the safest and most orderly central defenders in the Spanish league. Le Normand is the great reinforcement for the red and white defensive sector after the loss of Stefan Savic and Mario Hermoso.
03.08.2024 22:14 / Sport
“Joao Felix shines in his return to Atletico Madrid”
Joao Felix had a great game and scored a beautiful goal in his return to Atletico Madrid, in a game marked by ‘morbo’. The Portuguese player has always been very clear in his desire not to wear the red and white shirt, which caused the anger and indignation of the majority of Atletico fans.
However, in the Coliseum of Getafe he was very motivated and aware that he is back in the spotlight. Joao Felix was very active from the start and at 26 minutes he hit the crossbar. Then, in the 38th minute, Correa opened the scoring.
And before the break, Joao Felix scored a beautiful goal. His teammates quickly congratulated him on the goal, the first of them, another ex-Barcelona player, Antoine Griezmann.
03.08.2024 13:45 / Sport
“Sørloth, the new reference of Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid has found its new star striker in Alexander Sørloth. The 28-year-old Danish player is already in Madrid to undergo a medical examination and sign his contract with the red and white club.
The transfer is expected to be around 35 million euros and Sørloth is expected to be the offensive reference of Diego Simeone’s team. Sørloth comes from a great season with Villarreal, in which he scored 23 goals and provided 6 assists in 34 domestic competition matches. The player will share the attack with Antoine Griezmann and will replace Álvaro Morata in the ‘9’ position, who left for AC Milan a few weeks ago.
05.08.2024 13:11 / Sport
“Simeone considers Joao Félix in Atlético de Madrid”
The future of João Félix in Atlético de Madrid is still uncertain, but the Portuguese player has been training with the team since the end of the Eurocup and has left positive feelings in the Hong Kong tour.
In an interview, coach Diego Simeone has made it clear that he counts on the player if he continues to work at the same pace. Despite the fact that João Félix wants to leave the team, no club has taken the step forward to negotiate a transfer or a loan that can satisfy the demands of Atlético.
Aston Villa has shown interest, but has not yet decided whether to bid for him. Benfica, for its part, has insisted that it does not have enough economic capacity to face the demands of Atlético and the high salary of the footballer.
05.08.2024 07:01 / Sport
“Joao Felix trains with Atletico and shows off his new Nike boots”
Despite the lucrative economic offer that Aston Villa is willing to present to him, Joao Felix is willing to wait for Barça while training with Atlético de Madrid. The Portuguese striker shone in the last friendly against Getafe, in which he scored one of the three goals in the rojiblanca victory (1-3).
Despite his bad relationship with coach Diego Pablo Simeone, the Portuguese has been included in the squad for the friendly in Hong Kong against Kitchee. Joao Felix has left Adidas to join Nike, the official brand of Barça, and has shown off the new ‘Nike Mercurial’ in the last training session. The figures for the new contract have not been disclosed, but in Portugal they are already comparing him to Cristiano Ronaldo.
06.08.2024 20:32 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid is close to signing Julián Álvarez”
Atlético de Madrid is close to signing Julián Álvarez, Argentine striker from Manchester City, for a price close to 95 million euros. The agreement between the two clubs is already closed and only the official confirmation is missing.
The Argentine player has been in the spotlight of the transfer market in recent hours and his signing is a reality pending official confirmation. The French striker Antoine Griezmann has shown his enthusiasm for the arrival of his new dance partner in the attack.
06.08.2024 08:55 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid seeks funding to sign Julián Álvarez”
Atlético de Madrid is close to signing Julián Álvarez for around 80 million euros between fixed and variable amounts. The red-and-white club wants the Argentine to be the star of Simeone’s new project, but first they must find the necessary funding to make the signing.
To do this, the sports management has in mind to sell Samu Omorodion and Joao Félix, who have been valued at 60 million euros each. The Spanish international has been revalued after his good season at Alavés and is a regular name in this transfer market for some of the Premier League’s big teams. For his part, the Portuguese still has a reputation, but Atlético is still waiting for offers for him.
07.08.2024 16:21 / Sport
“Sorloth debuts with two goals and Atlético crushes Kitchee in Hong Kong”
Alexander Sorloth needed only seven minutes to show his goalscoring ability at Atlético de Madrid. Against Kitchee of Hong Kong, the Norwegian scored two goals in eight minutes, showing his power in the area. Joao Félix and Ángel Correa provided him with the balls for his goals.
Sorloth is a strong forward and a striker to finish off plays. Simeone is happy with his performance and the team is relaxed after the two goals. The match was a party for Kitchee fans and for Huang Yang, a local footballer who retired in this match. Joao Félix also played well and Lemar returned from a long injury. Atlético won 6-1 with goals from Sorloth, Carlos Martín, Santiago Mouriño, Adrián Niño and Lemar.
07.08.2024 07:00 / Sport
“Julián Álvarez, the perfect striker for Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid is close to finalizing the signing of Julián Álvarez, the Argentine striker who has been on the club’s radar for some time, especially Simeone’s. The agreement with Manchester City seems to be closed, although the player’s approval is still pending.
Julián Álvarez’s characteristics make him the ideal striker for Simeone’s style. Surrounded by players of great talent, Julián will be able to exploit his full potential in a team that will take on the challenge from day one. The Argentine will solve many of the goalscoring problems that Atlético de Madrid had last season and is expected to take the reins of the team with the gradual decline of Griezmann’s goalscoring.
07.08.2024 12:03 / Sport
“Javi Guerra joins Atlético de Madrid”
Valencia footballer Javi Guerra is set to join Atlético de Madrid. According to the ‘COPE’ radio station, the player’s incorporation into the ‘colchonero’ club is completely closed. The transfer will be for a total of 25 million euros, between fixed and variable amounts.
Guerra was one of the sensations of the last season, playing a total of 2734 minutes in 40 games, scoring four goals and providing one assist. With the signing of Javi Guerra, Atlético will add a new piece after the arrivals of Robin Le Normand and Alexander Sorloth.
07.08.2024 16:54 / Sport
“The failed signing of Javi Guerra by Atlético de Madrid”
After having everything agreed, defined and almost closed, Javi Guerra will not be a signing for Atlético de Madrid. The Valencia midfielder will not be one of the summer signings for the mattress team, accustoming its fans to big names like Julián Álvarez, Alexander Sorloth or Connor Gallagher.
According to information from ‘Superdeporte’, Guerra and the Valencia club expected the red and whites to move all the necessary pieces to close the transfer, after having exchanged documents to define the matter.
The situation became tense when the Madrid team wanted to have more time to negotiate some conditions already agreed for the signing of Guerra, which caused the agreement to be broken definitively. The agreement was for 25 million euros plus variables that included performance and future sales percentages, which also left deferred revenue for Valencia, who sold the midfielder to sign for Atlético for the next six seasons, which is now completely fallen through.
07.08.2024 11:22 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid invests over 200 million in signings
Atlético de Madrid has been one of the big protagonists of the summer transfer market, with an investment that could exceed 200 million euros. The club has made official the signings of Robin Le Normand (34.5M), Alexander Sorloth (32M) and the incorporation of Conor Gallagher for around 40 ‘kilos’.
In addition, the arrival of Argentine striker Julián Álvarez is in a very advanced phase. But how can Atlético de Madrid spend so much money? Firstly, it is worth noting that the club announced a capital increase of 70.7 million euros.
In addition, the results of the previous season have also meant an important economic injection, as the team qualified for the Champions League and the Club World Cup. Finally, Atlético has managed to get rid of players with high salaries and poor performance on the field, such as Saúl Ñiguez or Memphis Depay.
07.08.2024 18:45 / Sport
“Simeone praises Sorloth and puts Joao Félix on equal footing”
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised Alexander Sorloth’s performance and goals in his debut with the red and white team, scoring two goals in a friendly against Kitchee from Hong Kong.
Simeone highlighted the Norwegian striker’s integration and his contundency in the match, comparing his characteristics to those of Álvaro Morata. Additionally, Simeone commented on Joao Félix, who returned to play as a starter in the first half of the match, and said that he is in the squad on equal terms with his teammates.
08.08.2024 13:59 / Sport
“Le Normand joins Atlético with ambition and praise for Simeone”
Spanish defender of French origin Robin Le Normand has joined Atlético de Madrid and expressed his enthusiasm for competing with the red and white shirt. Le Normand also praised coach Diego Simeone, whom he considers a football legend and a quality coach.
The 27-year-old player signed a five-year contract with the club for €34.5 million plus €5 million in variables. Le Normand highlighted the importance of the mattress fanbase and the impressive stadium, and stated that he has ‘hunger’ to win titles with the team.
08.08.2024 21:18 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid looking to sell Joao Félix, but at what price?”
Joao Félix and Atlético de Madrid are still in a complicated situation. The Portuguese player is training with the team, but the club’s intention to sell him is clear. While FC Barcelona is still undecided, other clubs are interested in the player, such as Benfica and Aston Villa.
However, the proposals of these teams seem to be far from Atlético’s expectations. Benfica seems to want to try again, but its proposal of a loan with an option to buy for 30 million euros plus variables does not seem to satisfy the club chaired by Enrique Cerezo. On the other hand, Aston Villa would be willing to make a sale, but its offer of 32 million euros also does not seem enough for Atlético. In any case, Joao Félix’s situation remains uncertain.
08.08.2024 11:40 / Sport
“Sorloth makes Morata forgotten in his debut with Atlético de Madrid”
Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth made his debut with Atlético de Madrid in a friendly against Kitchee SC and scored two goals in seven minutes. Sorloth, who was the second top scorer in LaLiga last season with Villarreal, was happy with his debut and highlighted his ability to score goals.
Simeone described his signing as the perfect replacement for Morata and hopes he will be a reference in attack with his many goals. Sorloth’s next challenge will be against Juventus.
08.08.2024 09:00 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid set to shake up the transfer market with a triangle of signings”
Atlético de Madrid is about to close a complex web of signings involving Gallagher, Julián Álvarez, and Samu Omorodion. This triangle of interdependent signings could move up to €172 million between clubs.
Gallagher, a Chelsea midfielder, is close to joining the Colchoneros, while Samu Omorodion is ready to leave for Chelsea. The arrival of Julián Álvarez, the ‘Spider’, is pending the officialization of Samu Omorodion’s departure. This web of signings is set to shake up the transfer market in the coming hours.
08.08.2024 09:03 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid shows its seriousness in the face of the ‘Dovbyk clan’s hypocrisy”
Artem Dovbyk’s representative, Oleksiy Lundovskyi, justified the breakdown of negotiations with Atlético de Madrid by stating that they did not see a serious project for the player. However, Lundovskyi demanded ‘outrageous’ economic conditions that the Colchoneros club was not willing to pay.
In the end, Dovbyk ended up at Roma, a move that, in Lundovskyi’s eyes, would be towards a serious project. Atlético demonstrated that Dovbyk was not above the club and responded to his signing for Roma with the signing of Alexander Sørloth, his main competitor for the Pichichi last season, and the imminent arrival of Julián Álvarez, one of the best forwards on the Old Continent.
In addition, the club has reinforced its defense with one of the best defenders in the championship, Robin Le Normand, and is thinking of reinforcing its midfield with players from top European teams, such as Conor Gallagher and Javi Guerra. Although the project that Roma is building is exciting, belittling one of the most important teams in Spain that is reinforcing itself with great criteria in the market to try to fight for the Liga with Barça and Real Madrid is a rather hypocritical act.
09.08.2024 09:12 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid signs Julián Álvarez and Conor Gallagher thanks to crucial detail”
Atlético de Madrid has become the protagonist of the transfer market with several important operations. The club has left behind its secondary role to carry out a real revolution in its squad.
The signings of Robin Le Normand and Alexander Sorloth are already official, and now the arrival of Julián Álvarez, from Manchester City, and Conor Gallagher, from Chelsea, is expected. However, there was a major problem with these signings, as they come from countries without a community passport.
Fortunately, Atlético de Madrid breathed a sigh of relief when they found out that Julián Álvarez has dual nationality, which allows him not to occupy a place as a non-community player. A crucial detail that avoids the red-and-white club from having a problem when registering its new signings. Atlético will rebuild its squad through a huge economic investment, which will force them to fight for all titles this season.
09.08.2024 11:26 / Sport
“Dovbyk explains why he rejected Atlético Madrid”
Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk, who was the top scorer in the Liga last season with 24 goals, decided to reject Atlético Madrid’s offer and sign for Roma. Dovbyk explained in ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’ that he did not feel confident in Atlético’s project, while he did feel confident in Roma’s.
Dovbyk’s agent, Oleksiy Lundovskyi, also confirmed that they did not see a serious project in Atlético. Despite the fact that Roma is not one of the most powerful teams in Italy and will not play in the Champions League, Dovbyk expressed his happiness at joining the Roman team and confirmed that the team’s goal is to return to the Champions League next year.
11.08.2024 17:45 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid gears up for a magical season”
Atlético de Madrid fans are excited for the start of the season after a transfer market in which the club has made a statement. The sports management has signed players like Le Normand and Sorloth, who will raise the level of the squad and make the team a serious contender for everything this season.
Sorloth will be the ‘9’ who will offer goalscoring guarantees alongside the Spider and the invaluable help of Griezmann. Le Normand looks set to be the fundamental pillar of the defense, supported by experienced players like Giménez or Azpilicueta.
In the engine room, Koke’s good work will be joined by a Gallagher for whom the red and white team has made an important bet. Joao Félix, with the ‘for sale’ sign, has shown his quality in this preseason and has been decisive, as in the last victory against Juventus. Atlético, before the start of the campaign, has gotten used to winning and must be the tone in a season in which it will be demanded to compete for everything.
11.08.2024 19:03 / Sport
“Julián Álvarez set to sign for Atlético de Madrid!”
Julián Álvarez has arrived in Madrid to finalize his transfer to Atlético de Madrid from Manchester City. The Argentine, nicknamed ‘The Spider’, was spotted at Madrid airport on Sunday and is expected to undergo medical tests on Monday.
The transfer, which ranges from 80 to 90 million euros, will raise the level of the Colchoneros’ attack. Julián Álvarez can play as a ‘9’ or with another reference striker like Sorloth.
The Argentine wanted to go to a project where he felt like a first-team player and starter in important matches, something that Pep Guardiola could not promise him in his ‘citizen’ schemes. Simeone did not hesitate for a moment and hopes to adjust his team to Julián Álvarez’s needs. We’ll see what duo Cholo has in mind for this Atlético de Madrid and what role Griezmann will play.
11.08.2024 18:27 / Sport
“The key role of De Paul and Molina in the signing of Julián Álvarez by Atlético de Madrid”
The arrival of Julián Álvarez at Atlético de Madrid is about to become a reality. According to ‘Diario AS’, the operation has been possible thanks to the good work of Rodrigo de Paul and Nahuel Molina as undercover agents.
Both players convinced the Argentine striker to choose the red and white project during the Copa América. The colchonero option ended up being more attractive for the Argentine striker, who convinced himself that a change of scenery was necessary. His arrival is expected to be made official in a matter of hours and could be presented this Tuesday.
12.08.2024 16:26 / Sport
“Julián Álvarez, the icing on the cake for Atlético de Madrid”
It’s official, Julián Álvarez is a new player for Atlético de Madrid. The Argentine striker completes his move to the Metropolitano after months of negotiations with Manchester City.
The mattress team has closed the operation in figures close to 75 million euros plus another 20 in variables, becoming the second most expensive signing in the club’s history. Simeone’s insistence has been key to getting his signing, who has always seen the striker as the icing on the cake in an exciting squad. Julián Álvarez should solve most of Atlético de Madrid’s goalscoring problems last season surrounded by players like Sorloth, Le Normand or Gallagher. The Argentine signs until 2029 in a long-term contract with the mattress entity.
12.08.2024 12:22 / Sport
“Julián Álvarez’s arrival at Atlético de Madrid is imminent”
Atlético de Madrid has had a very promising summer, with the arrival of great signings like Julián Álvarez and Conor Gallagher. However, the situation has become complicated due to problems in negotiations with Chelsea.
Despite this, Julián Álvarez’s arrival at the team is imminent, as the Manchester City striker is in the city passing the medical examination. On the other hand, Conor Gallagher’s situation is more uncertain, as his arrival depends on the resolution of Joao Félix’s situation, who is open to a return to Chelsea. Despite these setbacks, Atlético de Madrid remains a very exciting team for this season.
12.08.2024 20:18 / Sport
“Julián Álvarez, the new star signing of Atlético de Madrid”
The Argentine press has highlighted this Monday the presentation of striker Julián Álvarez as a new signing of Atlético de Madrid, a move that is considered beneficial for the career of the world champion with the Albiceleste.
The Spanish club paid more than 75 million euros for the player, who has signed a six-year contract with the mattress team. The presentation of the player on social networks was peculiar, with a drawing of Spider-Man and the legend ‘Sorry.
The designers are on vacation’. Julián Álvarez has chosen Atlético de Madrid for two reasons: sporting, as coach Diego Pablo Simeone said he would have him as one of the team’s references, and family, as his parents will move to Madrid with him.
The striker faces a special challenge in his career, as the team led by ‘Cholo’ Simeone is always a protagonist in Spanish football, but the League title is usually shared between Real Madrid and Barcelona. In addition, Julián Álvarez intends to fight with the mattress team at the European level to try to give them their first Champions League.
13.08.2024 19:03 / Sport
“Joao Felix, from controversy to redemption with Atletico Madrid”
Atletico Madrid has lived days of madness with the official signing of Julian Alvarez and the ’no’ transfer of Conor Gallagher. Curiously, the player who can unlock this situation is Joao Felix, who left Atleti on loan to Barça through the back door and received a tremendous boo in his visit to the Metropolitano last season wearing the azulgrana shirt.
The signing of Joao Felix by Chelsea makes sense, as the Portuguese player already wore the ‘blue’ shirt for a few months in the 22/23 season and left good performances and 4 goals in 16 games.
Atletico wants to get rid of the Portuguese striker as soon as possible to adjust the accounts with the entry of those 50 million euros and incorporate Gallagher into the team. If everything is solved, the red and white club will not leave the market aside, as it thinks of other names.
The team led by Cholo Simeone has started talks with the French international midfielder N’Golo Kante. The ‘colchoneros’ want to raise the level of the squad by more than one step and are achieving it with great signings… and great departures.
13.08.2024 10:31 / Sport
“Julián Álvarez, Simeone’s ‘weapon’ to free up Griezmann”
Atlético de Madrid has signed Julián Álvarez, a goalscoring and assisting forward who led the table of chances created in the five major leagues last season. His arrival at Diego Simeone’s team has generated a lot of excitement among the mattress-makers, but also raised doubts about Antoine Griezmann’s role.
The Frenchman, 33, has been the one to hold the team together on many occasions, but his physical output has decreased over time. Álvarez’s arrival will allow Griezmann to multiply less on the pitch and arrive fresher at the end of the season. In addition, the Argentine will allow the best version of the Frenchman to be seen, who will focus more on directing and controlling the times of the game. Atleti has signed an implacable ’nine’ and a double ‘weapon’ for Simeone.
13.08.2024 17:51 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid targets Kanté!”
Atlético de Madrid is interested in signing French player N’Golo Kanté, 33, who currently plays for Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League. According to ‘Relevo’, the red-and-white club has started talks with the player’s brother to find out if he would like to play in LaLiga and return to compete in the Champions League.
Despite the player’s salary and a possible refusal from Al-Ittihad being the main obstacles, Atlético believes that Kanté still has several years at the top and can compete at a good level in LaLiga. Meanwhile, the club is also trying to close the fallen signing of Conor Gallagher, looking for an exchange with Joao Felix.
13.08.2024 20:01 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid seeks to finalize Gallagher signing”
The case of Conor Gallagher and Atlético de Madrid is not over. The English player, who had everything agreed with the Madrid club and even took a photo in the Metropolitano, has returned to London after his signing with the red and white team fell through for the moment.
Chelsea wants the player in London while resolving a situation that has involved several players such as Samu or Joao Felix. The Portuguese could return to Chelsea and help Atlético de Madrid financially to face the incorporation of Gallagher.
Meanwhile, the transfer of Julián Álvarez is already official and has overshadowed a bit of the hustle and bustle that the club has with other operations. The goal of the Spanish team is to sell and put its economic balance in order so that the English player, once and for all, lands in Madrid and can say out loud that he is a player for Atlético de Madrid.
13.08.2024 13:32 / Sport
“Julián Álvarez promises to give his all with Atlético de Madrid”
Julián Álvarez, Atlético de Madrid’s latest signing, has declared that he will always give his all to win with the red and white shirt and help the team win titles.
The 24-year-old Argentine striker, who signed with the club until 2030 for a fixed transfer fee of €75 million from Manchester City plus €20 in variables, is one of five players in history to have won the triple crown (World Cup, Champions League and Copa Libertadores). Álvarez has highlighted the importance of his relationship with Diego Pablo Simeone, the team’s coach, and with his sons, with whom he has coincided in different teams. The player has thanked the fans for the affection received since his arrival.
14.08.2024 13:42 / Sport
“Le Normand joins Atlético to take a step forward in his career”
Atlético de Madrid has presented Robin Le Normand as their new player. The former Real Sociedad player has shown his excitement for the upcoming season and has thanked his new teammates for their warm welcome.
Regarding his aspirations, Le Normand has acknowledged that the team has a high-quality squad and that his signing is a clear improvement in terms of sports. The defender has highlighted Simeone’s figure as a great incentive for his signing and has assured that Atlético has always been one of the best defensive teams in the world.
15.08.2024 13:13 / Sport
“Sorloth excited about joining Atlético de Madrid”
Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth has been presented as a new player for Atlético de Madrid. Sorloth has expressed his excitement about playing for the red and white team and has highlighted the importance of coach Diego Simeone in his decision to sign for the club.
The Norwegian has acknowledged that he has always dreamed of playing for Atlético and that the Metropolitano is a perfect stadium to play in. Sorloth has not set a goal-scoring target, but hopes to help the team and enjoy good moments with the fans.
15.08.2024 20:18 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid and Chelsea close to finalizing Joao Félix sale”
According to journalist Rubén Uría, Atlético Madrid and Chelsea are close to finalizing the sale of Portuguese striker Joao Félix for 46 million euros plus a variable amount that could exceed six million euros.
The ‘blue’ team would pay 46 million euros fixed plus a variable amount that could be higher than five million euros. This operation was activated when the transfer of Samu Omorodion to Chelsea fell through, coinciding with the possible sale of Gallagher to Atlético Madrid. If the return of Joao Félix to the London club is confirmed, it would close the possibility of Barcelona renewing the loan of the Portuguese striker.
16.08.2024 13:52 / Sport
“Julián Álvarez joins Atlético de Madrid to take the team ’to the top’”
Argentine striker Julián Álvarez, 24, has been presented as a new signing for Atlético de Madrid from Manchester City. The World Cup and Copa América champion with the Albiceleste has signed for the Madrid club until 2030.
Álvarez has highlighted the importance of the Rojiblanco squad and his desire to help the team achieve success. The player has played in all three attacking positions and has scored 36 goals in 103 games with City. Álvarez has expressed his desire for a change in his football career and has assured that Atlético de Madrid provides him with the best tools to achieve it.
19.08.2024 10:56 / Sport
“Atletico Madrid, option to replace Dybala at Roma”
The future of Paulo Dybala at Roma is uncertain, as the Argentine player is considering a tempting offer from Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Roma’s sporting director is looking for a replacement for Dybala and Atlético Madrid’s Rodrigo Riquelme is the favorite to fill his shoes.
According to reports, Roma is willing to offer around 20 million euros for the Rojiblanco player, who is liked by Roma coach Daniele De Rossi. Riquelme’s idea is to stay at Atlético Madrid, but the mattress makers would not be against accepting the proposal, as long as the offer is more than notable.
19.08.2024 08:00 / Sport
“The historic Double of Atlético de Madrid turns 28”
The 1995-1996 season was unforgettable for Atlético de Madrid fans. The team, led by Radomir Antic and with Jesús Gil as president, achieved the Double by winning both the Copa del Rey and LaLiga. The red and whites dominated the competition from start to finish, with Valencia as their main rival.
On May 25, the League title was confirmed after defeating Albacete 2-0, with goals from Simeone and Kiko. Atlético finished LaLiga with 87 points, with Penev as top scorer and Molina winning the Zamora Trophy. A few weeks earlier, the team had defeated Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final with a solitary 1-0 goal, scored by Pantic in the 102nd minute of extra time.
19.08.2024 23:33 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid show defensive fragility in draw against Villarreal”
Atlético Madrid drew 2-2 with Villarreal in a game with a first half full of goals and defensive errors. The submarine took the lead in the 18th minute with a goal from Arnaut Danjuma, but Atleti responded shortly after with a goal from Marcos Llorente.
Villarreal took the lead again in the 37th minute with an own goal from Koke, but Alexander Sorloth equalized before halftime. The second half was less exciting, with few chances and a final draw.
19.08.2024 22:00 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid close to signing Lenglet on loan”
Atlético de Madrid are close to signing French central defender Clément Lenglet on loan from FC Barcelona, who has not played for the Catalan club since May 2022. The solution involves renewing the player’s contract for two more seasons and deferring his high salary of 16 million euros gross.
Atlético de Madrid will take on 80% of his gross salary, which will allow FC Barcelona to free up salary space and pursue their main objective, the registration of Dani Olmo. There will also be room to sign a low-cost left winger. The sale of Joao Félix to Chelsea allows Atlético de Madrid to open the necessary salary space to register Lenglet.
20.08.2024 00:42 / Sport
“Simeone confirms Joao Felix’s departure and Conor Gallagher’s arrival at Atletico Madrid”
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone confirmed on Monday that Joao Felix’s absence from the squad is ’linked to the market’, ahead of his imminent move to Chelsea. The Argentine coach did not want to reveal more details, but assured that ‘soon’ more will be known.
The departure of the Portuguese forward will also mean the arrival at Atletico of Conor Gallagher. The club continues to work in the market to complete the squad and Simeone hopes to soon be able to incorporate a player they need to ‘strengthen the team’.
20.08.2024 11:04 / Sport
“Oblak and Atlético Madrid disappoint in league debut”
Atlético Madrid started the season with one of the most exciting squads in its history, with signings like Le Normand, Julián Álvarez, Sorloth and soon Gallagher. However, in their league debut against Villarreal, the team did not show its best version and sowed doubts in defense.
Jan Oblak, the team’s starting goalkeeper, had a weak game and transmitted insecurity in different stretches of the match. Despite his performance, Oblak remains a fixture for Simeone and will continue to be the starting goalkeeper in the current season. Once the new signings and veteran players find their competitive rhythm, Atlético Madrid will be one of the most formidable teams.
21.08.2024 13:52 / Sport
“Joao Félix leaves Atlético de Madrid and joins Chelsea”
Atlético de Madrid has officially announced the departure of Joao Félix, who will join Chelsea until 2031. The Portuguese forward arrived at the red and white club in 2019, at the age of 19, and played a total of 131 official matches, scoring 34 goals and providing 18 assists.
Joao Félix also played on loan at Chelsea in 2023 and at FC Barcelona last season. The footballer expressed his excitement at returning to wear the blues shirt and wishes much luck in his future professional challenges.
21.08.2024 12:17 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid sign Conor Gallagher, a ‘pitbull’ for midfield”
Atlético Madrid have signed Conor Gallagher, an English midfielder who stands out for his physicality, pace, character and goalscoring ability. Gallagher, who signed until 2029, completes the centre of the team and will mean the departure of Joao Félix to Chelsea.
Although Gallagher is not exactly what Simeone needs, as the Argentine demands a ‘5’, a solid player capable of creating play, he is a signing that will add from the start.
Gallagher comes from being important in a Chelsea that is a powder keg and was a leader in his former team in important aspects such as possessions, steals, entries or won duels. His good performance led him to be called up by Southgate for the Eurocup, in which England lost in the final to Spain.
21.08.2024 11:24 / Sport
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Atlético de Madrid have officially announced the signing of English midfielder Conor Gallagher from Chelsea for around 40 million euros. Gallagher was a regular in Chelsea’s midfield last season, and scored a total of 5 goals and provided 7 assists in the Premier League.
Gallagher joins Simeone’s midfield list, where it won’t be easy to earn a starting spot with players like De Paul, Koke, Barrios, Riquelme or Llorente. Atlético de Madrid is facing the 24/25 season with one of the best squads in recent years.
21.08.2024 21:45 / Sport
“Joao Felix’s plaque vandalized at the Metropolitano”
Atlético de Madrid held a welcome event for their new signings, but the first striking image was Joao Felix’s plaque, vandalized with trash and dirt near the Metropolitano.
The Portuguese footballer arrived at the red and white team in 2019 as one of the great projects of European football, but his story with Atlético has not been as expected. In total, he has played 131 games with the red and white shirt, scoring 33 goals, figures that are far from the expectations generated when he arrived to become an idol of the fans.
21.08.2024 22:55 / Sport
“Over 30,000 Atlético Madrid fans cheer for Julián Álvarez and new signings”
Argentine striker Julián Álvarez and the new signings of Atlético Madrid were warmly welcomed by over 30,000 fans at the Cívitas Metropolitano. Álvarez, who comes from Manchester City, was the most cheered.
The other signings include defender Robin Le Normand (Real Sociedad), midfielder Conor Gallagher (Chelsea) and striker Alexander Sorloth (Villarreal). The women’s team also presented nine new signings. The party was a success and fans are excited for the upcoming season.
22.08.2024 20:24 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid seeks alternatives to Lenglet”
Atlético Madrid is in negotiations with Feyenoord to sign the Slovak defender David Hancko, who could cost 35 million euros. If an agreement is reached, the Madrid club will have to look for a new destination for Clément Lenglet, who is on the exit list at FC Barcelona and has become a viable option for Atlético. However, the French player is not the first choice for the club, as they are looking for a left-footed profile for their defense after the departure of Mario Hermoso.
23.08.2024 13:44 / Sport
“Gallagher joins Atlético Madrid thanks to Simeone”
English international midfielder Conor Gallagher was presented as a new player for Atlético Madrid for the next five seasons. Gallagher, who always had confidence that his signing would go through, explained that coach Diego Simeone was a big part of his decision to join the club.
The midfielder said that Simeone is one of the best coaches in the world and that he is very excited to play with him and give it his all on the field. Gallagher also mentioned that he had a conversation with Kieran Trippier during the Euro 2024, who spoke very well of the club, the coach, the fans and the city. Gallagher said he is very happy to play for this great club and that he is very excited to be able to help the team achieve its great ambitions.
24.08.2024 12:41 / Sport
“Simeone confirms the arrival of two new players to Atletico Madrid”
Atletico Madrid is about to announce the signings of Clement Lenglet and Walter Benitez, according to Diego Pablo Simeone in the pre-match press conference against Girona.
The mattress team has reinforced itself with quality players such as Le Normand, Sorloth, Julian Alvarez and Conor Gallagher, and the squad has made a significant leap compared to last season. Simeone was excited about the new signings and highlighted the great work of the club in the transfer market.
24.08.2024 17:44 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid sells Samu Omorodion to Porto in a deal that divides fans”
Atlético Madrid has sold Spanish forward Samu Omorodion to Porto in a deal that has divided fans of the team. The club has sold 50% of the player’s rights to the Portuguese for €15 million, with the option to increase that percentage in the coming years.
Some fans see the sale as a failure, as they believe more money could have been made from the player, while others see it as a great deal for the club. Omorodion never played for Atlético, as he was loaned to Alavés after arriving at the club from Granada for €6 million. The sale of the player has sparked debate among fans, as some believe the club acted hastily to lighten the wage bill and register Lenglet, who is on loan from Barcelona.
25.08.2024 18:55 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid seeks first win in LaLiga”
After Real Madrid’s win against Valladolid (3-0), the whites have 4 points and are two points behind the co-leaders Celta and FC Barcelona, who have 6. Atlético de Madrid, who drew in J1 against Villarreal, will seek to open their victory account this Sunday against Girona at 21:30. The mattress makers are one of the title contenders and will play one of the most interesting matches of the day.
25.08.2024 20:33 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid seeks first win against Girona”
Atlético de Madrid and Girona face each other in the second round of LaLiga EA Sports, both teams need to add their first three points after drawing in their respective matches of the first round. Julián Álvarez and Viktor Tsygankov are the big news in the lineups of one and the other team.
The Argentine from Atlético makes his debut in the starting lineup after having debuted in the final stretch of the Villarreal match in place of Griezmann. The Ukrainian from Girona returns to the team after missing the league debut in Seville due to a virus.
Girona played in Heliópolis on the already distant Thursday 15th of August, while Atlético visited Villarreal on the past Monday 19th of August. Both teams face this second round with one point in their casillero. Girona drew (1-1) against Betis at the Benito Villamarín, while Atlético de Madrid did the same (2-2) at La Cerámica against Villarreal.
25.08.2024 23:30 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid beats Girona thanks to Gazzaniga’s mistakes”
Atlético Madrid celebrated their first win in the season after beating Girona 2-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano. Gazzaniga’s mistakes in the goals were key to the final result. Míchel’s team is still looking for their first win this season.
Julián Álvarez, honored as the Copa América champion, did not hesitate to look for the goal in his debut as a starter. Girona tried to take control of the game through the ball, but Atlético grew stronger as the minutes passed.
In the final stretch of the first half, Gazzaniga came out of the area to clear with his head a long ball towards Julián Álvarez, but he misjudged and ended up touching the ball with his hand.
Atlético players protested that it should have been a red card for the goalkeeper, but Gazzaniga was only shown a yellow card by Martínez Munuera, with no VAR intervention. Griezmann took responsibility and sent the same free kick into the back of the net.
The Metropolitano came alive with the goal that broke the tie and started the festival of chances. The break did not bring any improvement for Girona, who saw Atlético quickly extend their lead. A run by Marcos Llorente down the wing ended with a shot from the Rojiblanco player to put the second.
The rest of the match showed that Míchel’s team has a clear problem in front of goal, with several attempts that came to nothing. Atlético, for their part, took care of sealing the victory after a spectacular play by Pablo Barrios that Koke finished off at will to achieve the first win of the season.
26.08.2024 14:06 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid close to finalizing squad without Hancko”
Atlético Madrid is close to finalizing its squad for the upcoming season, but without the addition of David Hancko. The Slovakian was the main target of the mattress makers to cover the departure of Mario Hermoso, but the salary limit has prevented the operation.
The Atlético club, with a limit of 300 million euros, only had 1.5 million euros available, so there was no room to register the Feyenoord defender. The only option to carry out the operation would be to give way to players with high salaries such as Jan Oblak or Ángel Correa.
Meanwhile, the Manchester United has set its sights on Hancko to solve its defensive problems and would be willing to pay the 40 million euros that Feyenoord asks for. Atlético de Madrid, for its part, focuses on giving way to players who do not enter their plans, registering Lenglet and making official the arrival of Juan Musso.
26.08.2024 11:47 / Sport
“Lenglet joins Atlético de Madrid to strengthen defense”
Clement Lenglet, a 29-year-old French central defender, has joined Atlético de Madrid on loan from Barcelona. Lenglet, who has been capped 15 times by France, becomes the second reinforcement in the red and white team’s defense after the arrival of Robin Le Normand.
The red and white club will pay around three million euros to the blue and red club for the left-footed central defender requested by Argentine coach Diego Simeone. Lenglet will compete for a place in the center of the defense with Giménez, Azpilicueta, Witsel, Le Normand, Reinildo and the youth team player Kostis. The team is looking to rebuild in a facet like defense, which has always been dominant since Simeone’s arrival but which in the last year became a hemorrhage for the red and white aspirations.
26.08.2024 12:38 / Sport
“Marcos Llorente, Simeone’s ‘wild card’ at Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid has started the season strong and Marcos Llorente has been the standout rojiblanco player. After being left out of Luis de la Fuente’s squad, Llorente has started the season in the best possible way, becoming Simeone’s ‘wild card’ on the right wing.
With just two games played, the Atlético player has already scored two goals and provided an assist, showing offensive skills that remind us of the player who was a real cannon in the 2021/22 season.
Llorente’s physical abilities make Simeone bet on him on the wing, being vital in offensive actions, but also helping in defensive retreats. His duel against Girona was enough to become the best player of the match and he took home the ‘MVP’ trophy. Atlético de Madrid’s next match will be on Wednesday 28 against Espanyol, and we will have to see if Llorente will continue to be the owner of the right wing or if Simeone will bet on Nahuel Molina to give rest to a player who has accumulated many kilometers in this start of the competition.
26.08.2024 11:47 / Sport
“Lenglet, the left-back the Atlético needed”
Atlético de Madrid has closed the renovation of its squad with the arrival of Clement Lenglet, on loan from Barcelona. The red and white club will pay around three million euros for the left-back demanded by the Argentine coach.
Lenglet, 29, has been capped 15 times by France and will have the opportunity to make a place for himself in a team that plays with three centre-backs and is looking to rebuild in the defensive aspect. The Frenchman will compete for a place in the centre of the defence with Giménez, Azpilicueta, Witsel, Le Normand, Reinildo and the home-grown Kostis.
26.08.2024 18:56 / Sport
“Players who never debuted for Atlético de Madrid”
The case of Samu Omorodion, who was presented as an Atlético de Madrid player but never made his debut, is not an isolated one in the club’s history. Over the years, several players have been presented as ‘colchoneros’ and have not played a single minute with the red and whites.
One of the most notable examples is that of Martín Demichelis, who arrived at Atleti for free in 2013 and left for Manchester City for five million euros without playing an official match.
Another case is that of Diogo Jota, who arrived at the club in 2016 for seven million euros and ended up signing for Wolves without giving any joy to the Vicente Calderón. Other examples are Julio Alves, Samson Olaleye, Catalin Munteanu, Benjamin Lecomte, Santos Borré, Emiliano Velázquez, Rúben Micael, Jonny Otto and Dani Pacheco.
26.08.2024 16:39 / Sport
“Lenglet joins Atlético Madrid and praises Simeone”
Atlético Madrid have signed French defender Clément Lenglet on loan from Barcelona. Lenglet has expressed his pride in joining the ‘huge club’ and his desire to ‘give everything’ to help the team achieve victories.
The player has praised his new coach, Diego Pablo Simeone, and highlighted the great enthusiasm in the team. Lenglet has said that he is not looking beyond the loan and that they will discuss the future at the end of the season.
26.08.2024 10:00 / Sport
“Arthur Vermeeren
Arthur Vermeeren, a young Belgian talent, fulfilled his dream of signing for Atlético de Madrid in January 2023. However, in just seven months, the player has already opted for a loan move to RB Leipzig after failing to convince Diego Simeone.
Vermeeren, who has been compared to great players like Iniesta, Xavi, or Busquets, has not had the chance to showcase his talent at the Colchoneros. Despite debuting as a starter against Rayo Vallecano, the player has not had continuity and has only played 160 minutes in the half season he has been at the club. In Belgium, where he has been called up for the national team, there is hope that the player can find his place in German football.
27.08.2024 16:23 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid strengthens goalkeeping with Argentine Juan Musso”
Atlético Madrid has announced the signing of Argentine international goalkeeper Juan Musso, who arrives on loan from Atalanta with the option to buy. Musso, 30, has played 99 games with Atalanta in the last three seasons and the current one, including the last European Super Cup against Real Madrid, with 117 goals conceded.
The Argentine goalkeeper arrives to be the substitute for Jan Oblak, the undisputed starter in the red and white team’s goal since 2015-16.
Musso is the sixth signing of Atlético for this season, after having signed defenders Robin Le Normand (Real Sociedad) and Clement Lenglet (Barcelona); midfielder Conor Gallagher (Chelsea); and forwards Alexander Sorloth (Villarreal) and Julián Alvarez (Manchester City). The other novelty of the squad is Giuliano Simeone, after returning from his loan last season at Alavés.
27.08.2024 17:11 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid aiming to make a splash with Matheus Nunes”
Atlético Madrid has been one of the most active teams in the summer transfer market, with six signings and 13 departures. Despite this, the team is still looking to make a big impact in the final days of the transfer window and has a name in mind: Matheus Nunes, a Portuguese midfielder from Manchester City.
According to The Athletic, Atlético is looking for ways to bring the player to their squad. ESPN reports that the team is looking for a one-year loan with an option to buy next season. The player, who played 17 games in the Premier League last season (only 7 as a starter), is also interested in joining the Madrid team.
27.08.2024 16:50 / Sport
“Juan Musso, the Argentine goalkeeper who will compete with Oblak at Atlético”
Atlético de Madrid has signed Argentine goalkeeper Juan Musso, 30, from Atalanta. Musso arrives on loan with an option to buy and will become the sixth Argentine player in the rojiblanco squad.
The goalkeeper, who has been called up by Scaloni for the next FIFA date, aims to compete for the position with Jan Oblak, who has shown some insecurity in recent times. Musso has experience in Italian football and has played important matches, such as the European Super Cup against Real Madrid and the first match of the Serie A.
27.08.2024 23:30 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid prepares to face Espanyol”
After the third round of LaLiga EA Sports 2024-2025, FC Barcelona leads the table alone with 9 out of 9 possible points. Atlético de Madrid is in fourth place with 4 points and one game less. The mattress makers prepare to face Espanyol on Wednesday night at home.
Villarreal occupies the second position with 7 points, while Real Madrid also has 4 points and one game less. Celta de Vigo is third with 6 points. The top scorers, the Zamora ranking, and the list of red or yellow cards can be consulted in the complete statistics of LaLiga.
27.08.2024 19:37 / Sport
“Simeone keeps door open for new signings for Atletico”
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has stated in a press conference that he is still open to new signings for the squad. After the six signings of Julian Alvarez, Robin Le Normand, Alexander Sorloth, Conor Gallagher, Clement Lenglet and Juan Musso, Simeone has indicated that ’there may be some possibility’. The Argentine coach has pointed out that the team being formed has a good balance and that they will evaluate how they respond to the good block of players that has been generated so far.
28.08.2024 09:02 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid, a tough test for Espanyol”
Espanyol have yet to score a single goal in LaLiga and face a renewed and formidable Atlético Madrid. The red-and-whites have made six signings this summer, including Juan Musso, Robin Le Normand, Clement Lenglet, Conor Gallagher, Alexander Sorloth and Julián Álvarez.
Despite the fact that Simeone’s team still needs time to gel, players like Le Normand, Marcos Llorente and Pablo Barrios are shining in the early stages of the season. For their part, Espanyol need to improve their performance in the first two games and get closer to scoring. The Italian-Moroccan striker Walid Cheddira has arrived on loan from Napoli to improve in that aspect. Espanyol coach Manolo González has warned that they will go to all fields ’to win and to fight’.
28.08.2024 23:30 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid and Espanyol draw in intense match”
Atlético Madrid and Espanyol drew in an intense match with a complicated start for the visitors. The red and white team monopolized the ball and the chances, with Julián Álvarez and Samu Lino having clear chances to open the scoring.
However, the game changed after the hydration break, with Manolo González’s talk included. Espanyol woke up and had their clearest chance of the first half, with a half-fallen shot from Kral that reached Puado in an unbeatable position.
Concerned about the latest events, Simeone decided to make a triple change at halftime, bringing in Griezmann, Barrios and Marcos Llorente. The revolution worked and Atlético’s goal did not take long to arrive, through Roro Riquelme, but it did not go up on the scoreboard due to a very tight offside.
The minutes passed and Joan García continued to give peace of mind to his own with a great performance under the posts. Oblak also did not fall short, appearing at a key moment, 20 minutes from the end, to stop a very dangerous shot from inside the area of the newly arrived Cheddira.
Atlético sought to overturn in the final stretch, with more heart than football and could even take the victory in the last play, with another goal disallowed to Riquelme for clear offside. The final draw is disappointing for Simeone’s men, who have only won one game in three rounds, while Espanyol gets their first point and gradually improves their sensations.
28.08.2024 11:08 / Sport
“Simeone’s ‘pitbull’ seeks to make a mark against Espanyol”
The arrival of Conor Gallagher has raised passions at the Metropolitano. The Englishman is one of the great sensations of the start of the league in Atlético de Madrid and is set to make his first start tonight against RCD Espanyol.
Gallagher is pure grit on the field and has won the hearts of the fans with his undisputed commitment on the pitch. The Englishman is delighted to have the support of Simeone, his greatest advocate. Knowing how to defuse the pressure of Simeone’s ‘pitbull’ will be key for Manolo González’s team to score tonight at the Colchonero stronghold.
29.08.2024 19:36 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid faces PSG and Bayer Leverkusen in the group stage of the Champions League”
Atlético de Madrid starts an exciting season in the Champions League after a summer in which Simeone has seen all his wishes fulfilled with first-class stars. The mattress team will face RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille and Slovan Bratislava at the Metropolitano and PSG, Benfica, Salzburg and Sparta Prague as a visitor.
The big ogres of this first phase will be both Paris Saint-Germain and Bayer Leverkusen. The Parisian team, like Atlético, seeks its first Champions League title under Luis Enrique.
The invincible Leverkusen, for its part, seeks to prolong its endless dream with Xabi Alonso with a great participation in the European competition. Atlético de Madrid should not have any special complications if it wants to advance in this group stage of the Champions League.
The challenges of both PSG and Bayer Leverkusen are the only important obstacles, on paper, on the way to the elimination phase. However, complacency is not an option in this new format of the European competition that will punish any slip-up against rivals of all levels.
