It gave the impression to be a quiet switch window for Atletico Madrid, however Colchoneros might get to see Director of Soccer Carlos Bucero in solo motion within the remaining week of the January market. Beforehand he had been sharing switch selections with Sporting Director Andrea Berta, however after the Italian departed in early January, Bucero is now in sole cost of that division.
In accordance with Marca, Bucero is actively in search of an exit for French midfielder Thomas Lemar. The previous Monaco man has been again match for greater than a month, however continues to be but to see recreation time in La Liga or the Champions League outdoors of a substitute cameo in opposition to Actual Betis. His excessive wage and lack of motion are main obstacles to discovering Lemar a brand new dwelling although, with a deal legitimate till 2027 nonetheless.
Alternatively, Bucero may also search for a pure ‘quantity 5’ within the remaining week of the window. Bucero is eager to present Diego Simeone somebody who can direct issues on the base of midfield, after failed makes an attempt to usher in Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Marco Verratti and Sofyan Amrabat lately. Wonderkid Arthur Vermeeren did arrive final January, however was to not Simeone’s style, and has since been offered to RB Leipzig.
🚨🇦🇷 Diego Simeone is sick at this time. His assistants took care of at this time’s coaching session.@elchiringuitotv pic.twitter.com/ijNWNm7yDJ
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Though Conor Gallagher did arrive in the summertime too, Simeone doesn’t see him as a holding midfielder, preferring him additional up the pitch. Earlier stories have famous that Porto midfielder Alan Varela is considered one of Simeone’s most popular choices for the place. Los Colchoneros have been linked to the likes of Samu Costa, Luis Milla and Morten Hjulman too, however these have been all targets that Berta was eager on fairly than Bucero. Presently it’s a position being occupied by Pablo Barrios typically, with captain Koke Resurreccion being given cameos and occasional begins.