New blank season for Atlético de Madrid, which despite their attempts to approach Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, have not been up to it, and that for a good part seemed to fight for the three competitions. But Everything was twisted with the elimination in Champions against the eternal rival, that seeing in general the year of those of Ancelotti, it seemed the perfect season to eliminate them. But the Lottery of the penalties and the famous double touch of Julián Álvarez left the mattresses out of the maximum European competition.
A blow that connected strongly on the flotation line of the rojiblancos, which also fell into the semifinals of Copa del Rey against Barça, and then in the league duel against the culés in which 2-0 came. Three batacazos with which The Atleti was used with a cup and Champions, and they were almost without league options. From there, Simeone's performance was far from expected, with signings that did not go as expected, doubts with Griezmann, the feeling that Julián Álvarez was very alone …
With all this, After a summer of a lot of movement, another little calm is expected. Rubén Uría reports that the intention of the sports direction is that of Continue lightening the salary mass, as well as rejuvenate the equipment. Several are the players who end contract and will not continue, as well as the ceded Lenglet and Musso. Witsel and Azpilicuetatwo of the most veteran players on the squad will not continue in the Metropolitan, so that only there would be more than 15 'kilos' in salaries.
Atletico of Madrid's Cesar Azpilicueta Celebrates After Scoring Against RCD Espanyol's During LaLig / Alberto Estevez / Efe
The list of possible sales
In addition, it is expected to get money for players who count less, or have not convinced Cholo. As the cases of RIQUELME, RENILDO THE CORREAthat already has a foot and a half out of the team. It is said that he would have done it with the Mexican Tigers, although the situation could turn around.
What is clear is that Atleti wants to make cash to pay for the signing of Álex Baena, and Another names that slide as possible sale is that of Samu Lino. The Brazilian began as one of the important men of Chol His role has been diluted with the passing of the conference, and the possible signing of Baena would cover him even more.
Samuel Lino of Atletico de Madrid in action during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Round of 16 First Leg match between Real Madrid CF and Atletico de Madrid, at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on March 04, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. AFP7 04/03/2025 ONLY FOR USE IN SPAIN. Oscar J. Barroso / AFP7 / Europa Press;2025;SPAIN;SPORT;ZSPORT;SOCCER;ZSOCCER;Real Madrid CF v Atletico de Madrid – UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Round of 16 First Leg; / AFP7 via Europa Press / AF7 via Europa Press
That is why he could look for an exit to the former president, who eThis season adds 3 goals and 4 assists in 30 League games, three goal passes in ten Champions Commitments, and one target and an assistance in Copa del Rey. With a market value of 25 million, according to Transfermarkt's appraisal, the player is more than amortized despite having played only two seasons dressed in rojiblanco. Paid 6.5 million from Gil Vicenteand that same summer went to loan to Valencia, with which he added six goals and two assists, with a great initial impact and, above all, the goal in the last sigh against Espanyol in Mestalla with which those of Baraja avoided the descent.
