Manager Diego Simeone has been drooling over one of the best goalkeepers in the Spanish top flight.
Atletico Madrid have identified David Soria as their first choice to guard the red-and-white goal in the future, if Jan Oblak does not continue. He came to the Spanish capital in 2014 and even though he has a contract until 2028, there are many indications that there will be a move in the summer.
Approaching 500 appearances for Atletico Madrid
The Madrid club believes it is necessary to prepare a reliable replacement for the Slovenian goalkeeper, and the current Getafe goalkeeper appears to be the most solid and accessible option on the domestic market.
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The 31-year-old Soria has been a key player for the blue team in recent seasons. His consistent performances, combined with experience in La Liga, have made him one of the most prominent names in the battle for the Zamora trophy. Currently, he maintains the same level as the best goalkeepers in the league, including Oblak himself, which underlines his profile as the ideal candidate for the Metropolitano.
Atletico Madrid want to sign David Soria
With a contract that lasts until 2026, Getafe will not make it easy for him to leave, but Atletico are considering various options to ease the transfer. One of them could involve young Romanian goalkeeper Ionuț Moldovan being included in the deal, as he needs more playing time and could join Getafe as part of the swap.
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Atletico’s interest is not exclusive. Sevilla have also turned their attention to their former youth goalkeeper, with the intention of bringing back a goalkeeper who knows the club well and has shown that he is ready for bigger challenges. This direct competition could mean that Atletico will have to act quickly, because they do not want to be left without a top option should Oblak disappear.
With the summer transfer window just around the corner, all signs point to David Soria’s future being in the spotlight. His potential arrival at Atletico could be a turning point in his career and in the planning of the red-and-white goal.
