The red-and-white team wants a big revolution this summer, and therefore needs income from player sales.
Atletico Madrid have made an ambitious plan for the summer transfer window, but first the club needs to sell more of their players. The sporting management aims to strengthen the team with the signings of Álex Baena, Cuti Romero, Miguel Gutiérrez and a top-level midfielder – and to achieve this, they plan to sell six players who still have value in the European market: José María Giménez, Ángel Correa, Rodrigo de Paul, Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo Riquelme and Samu Lino.
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Molina is first on the exit list, as his diminished importance under Simeone has increased the possibility of a transfer. Several Italian clubs have shown interest in the Argentine full-back, who could fetch around €25 million. Selling De Paul is also being seriously considered, as his recent good performances could lead to a profitable departure before he enters the final part of his contract.
Atletico Madrid is preparing for a summer revolution
Another name that is in the spotlight is Rodrigo Riquelme. The homegrown player is in high demand, and the club sees his participation as a bargaining chip in the deal for Álex Baena, a main target for the summer. In addition, Correa, Giménez and Samu Lino are being monitored for possible transfers if satisfactory bids that match the club’s valuation come in.
With this plan, Atletico aims to free up salary funds and generate revenue to carry out a significant upheaval. The goal is to equip the team with players who better suit the coach’s requirements and the style of play they want to use in the upcoming season, with the team aiming to compete at a high level in all competitions.
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