We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Diego Simeone needs Alexander Sørloth on the pitch! The Norwegian international striker is heavily linked to exit Madrid, but still delivers one goal after another. On Sunday, the 30-year-old headed in a match-winning goal, a goal that sends Sørloth to the top of the statistics for “barons of the air”. – In the stands, representatives from Como, the Italian surprise club led by Cesc Fàbregas.
Sørloth nears exit from Atlético Madrid – puts €35 million on the table
A lot is going on at Atlético Madrid, and Alexander Sørloth is in the middle of transfer speculation. The perception in the Spanish media: Varying form, limited playing time and the club’s new financial reality. The only problem is that the map and compass do not match. Sørloth had a down period this autumn, but then he is the Spanish capital club’s most important card. – No wonder Cesc Fàbregas is eager.
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Manager Diego Simeone has used Sørloth more lately and has signaled that he does not want a sale. Nevertheless, the Norwegian can be sold, because the new owners will invest in new players.
Serie A surprise Como 1907, led by Cesc Fàbregas, has now thrown itself into the battle for Sørloth. The club is in a strong 6th place in Serie A and sees the Norwegian striker as an ideal offensive reinforcement.
A bid of €35 million has caught Atlético Madrid’s attention, and a deal has not been ruled out. The amount matches the club’s expectations and can free up funds to strengthen other positions.
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Sørloth has, for some incomprehensible reason, not established himself as a regular in the team in Madrid, and has had an irregular season. In La Liga, he has 5 goals in 18 games, and in the Champions League 1 goal and 1 assist in 5 games. Good numbers, for someone who gets little playing time, but not enough to be considered indispensable.
Atlético appreciate his professionalism, but believe he has not taken the final step to become a key player.
Powerful attempt from Italy
The project in Como is attractive to Sørloth. Under Fàbregas, he would have been given a central role, confidence and continuity – something he lacks in Madrid. As a 30-year-old, he seeks just that: stability, playing time and the feeling of being important.
Good time to sell
For Atlético, a sale price of 35 million euros provides the opportunity to free up salary capacity and renew the attack. Sporting management believes this is the right time, as a role as a bench grinder can only reduce his future value.
The discussions are progressing, and both parties see that an agreement can benefit everyone. Como will have a top striker, while Atlético will have the flexibility to plan ahead.
BUT: Sørloth delivers when he gets the chance!
At the same time, Sørloth still shows his worth when he gets the opportunity. Diego Simeone needs him on the pitch! At the beginning of February, he scored the equaliser against Real Sociedad (1-1), and on Sunday he headed in the match-winner as Atlético beat Alaves 1-0.
That goal sent him to the top of the league’s record for most headers won – as the true “baron of the air” he is. Atletico’s crazy supporters love their Norwegian Viking, who shows time and time again that he can decide games.
