Angel Correa has by no means been a de facto starter since arriving at Atletico Madrid as a young person, however that doesn’t imply to say that he’s not valued by his membership or his supervisor. Nevertheless simply after passing his thirtieth birthday, Correa could lastly search for a much bigger position.
The quintessential super-sub, Correa has given Diego Simeone and Atletico loads of worth coming off the bench and rotating out with different choices through the years, however as soon as once more this 12 months has seen robust performances fall in need of a beginning spot. This summer season he can have only a 12 months left on his deal, and to date there was little suggestion {that a} new one is within the submit.
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Diego Simeone sees him as the proper successor to Jan Oblak, and along with his €25M clause, Atleti is exploring methods to decrease the associated fee. One choice being thought-about: signal him this summer season however mortgage him again… pic.twitter.com/G9oq5Loxk8
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In accordance with Diario AS, who cite sources in Argentina and Mexico, Correa is in superior negotiations over a transfer to Tigres in Mexico. That mentioned, Atletico haven’t heard from the Mexican giants nor from Correa. Beforehand, amid curiosity at numerous factors from Saudi Arabia, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray and much previously AC Milan, Los Rojiblancos have at all times demanded a minimal of €25m for his signature, however given his contract state of affairs, that appears inconceivable now. Marca additionally report the identical, they usually add that Correa’s thoughts can be on the 2026 World Cup, maybe feeling that he should safe extra recreation time in an effort to stay in Lionel Scaloni’s squad.
This season Correa has performed 39 video games, scoring seven instances and giving 5 assists, nonetheless enjoying an vital position regardless of the additions of Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth. Particularly, Correa is accountable for late winners in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain and Athletic Membership, in addition to an equaliser within the Madrid derby in La Liga. Atletico will battle to discover a higher choice off the bench, however financially, it could make sense for them to thank Correa for his providers – though any choice could properly hinge on Antoine Griezmann’s future too.