The Atlético Madrid players are already doing the math to earn a good chunk of money thanks to footballers who are no longer part of the Argentine manager’s plans.
Atlético Madrid are already working on planning for the upcoming season, and one of the key tasks will be to clean up the squad to create financial leeway for reinforcements. Although the club does not have as attractive players to sell as in previous transfer windows (such as João Félix), sporting management is aware that they can free up a significant salary pool by allowing more players who are not in Diego Simeone’s plans to leave.
This year, Atlético Madrid will be number 3 in La Liga, unless in the last game of the season Atheltic Bilbao scores a flurry of goals and wins, while losing away to Girona.
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Resignations and salary savings
According to journalist Rubén Uría, the club could potentially save up to 55 million euros in gross wages if they manage to sell or loan out certain players. Among those whose contracts are about to expire, we find names like Axel Witsel and César Azpilicueta – their salaries represent a saving of 16 million euros.
Players with limited playing time such as Reinildo, Rodrigo Riquelme, Ángel Correa and Samu Lino could also be sold or loaned out, which could free up an additional €14 million in wages.
Priority: Cutting high wages
The most complicated case is that of Saúl Ñíguez. The midfielder, who has not been able to get back to his best form, has a very high salary after his long-term contract extension. The club is considering a new loan, although Sevilla has already been ruled out as a possible destination.
On the other hand, the loan of players such as Juan Musso and Clément Lenglet will also contribute to this financial restructuring. With this plan, Atlético aims to have enough money to make significant signings without relying on large player sales.
Atlético Madrid’s goal is to build a more competitive squad to challenge both in La Liga and in Europe. By getting rid of players who no longer fit in, they hope to make room for new stars who can help the team reach new heights.
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