This is one of the big surprises of the pre-season: the return of Javi Serrano , who is out due to injury. He was unable to play for the reserve team in their debut against Atlético Sanluqueño , nor for the first team. The midfielder from Madrid has a reserve team card and, for that reason, has remained with Fernando Torres ' team for this season.
He knows that he can take advantage of the opportunity that there are no more players for that position, after the departure of Arthur Vermeeren . The idea is clear: to get minutes of training with the Atlético reserve team and be part of Diego Simeone's squad when he considers it. The Argentine coach loves the energy and drive of the footballer, who was on loan in Austria last year.
Javi Serrano is one of the jewels of the prolific Atlético youth team and has already made his debut in the First Division . His appearance in Pamplona is especially remembered, when he was involved in the play of a goal. He debuted with Atlético de Madrid at the age of 19, in a match against Valencia CF at home, winning by 3 goals to 2.
A loan to Mirandés and another to Ibiza
A few days earlier he made his debut as a starter in the Copa del Rey against Real Sociedad, although the colchoneros lost 2-0. The expulsion against Cádiz marked a turning point in his career and made him lose prominence. After that action, he decided to leave the team and his destination was Mirandés , where he played 11 games in the Second Division .
It didn't seem enough for the sporting management of the colchonero team, and it was decided that the best thing was to find him a place in another club. An offer from UD Ibiza was accepted, and he played the last months of that season at Can Misses . In total there were 15 more games, without goals or assists.
Austrian champion and plays in the Champions League
Sturm Graz 's offer of a place between the reserve team and the first team was appealing, so he left for Austria . He only played five games for the second team and was called up to the first team. There he played in the Champions League qualifying round, the Europa League, the Austrian Cup and the Bundesliga.
He was crowned champion of the Austrian Bundesliga , participating in 8 games without goals or assists. His first title as a professional, being one of the sensations of the team even though he was a rotation player. His future did not lie in Austria , but in returning to the colchonero club, with whom he has a contract until 2026.
Diego Pablo Simeone has included him in the preseason and he has had good minutes both inGetafe and in Hong Kong . As soon as he recovers from his ailments, he will be part of Fernando Torres ' team in the First Federation . An interesting signing for the Fuenlabrada team.