Atlético de Madrid are still working on this transfer market and will be able to secure a final signing at the last minute. In yesterday's draw against Espanyol it was very clear that the team could be lacking some reinforcements to fully adapt. While the sporting management continues to look for the best options, they have managed to bring in some more than unexpected money.
For years, Atlético de Madrid has been loaning out some of its promising young players with the aim of increasing their value. One of them was Nehuén Pérez , a key player in the lower categories of the Argentine national team and a very promising centre-back. He was sold to Udinese several years ago and will now land at Porto, leaving a small amount of money at the Metropolitano.
Nehuén Pérez helps Atletico Madrid
The Argentine defender's story at the red-and-white team has been more tragic than comical, never making his debut. Nehuén Pérez had his big chance during the 2021 preseason, adding some minutes in friendlies. However, he never entered Simeone's plans in an official match, being sold to Udinese after the arrival of Nahuel Molina .
It is in Italian football that the defender has shown his best form, even convincing Scaloni to travel with the senior team. Atlético de Madrid have had a buy-back option for several years, but now they will receive a small amount of money. Porto have signed the centre-back for 14 million euros, of which three will travel to the Colchoneros.
In this way, the Metropolitano says goodbye to the possibility of being able to re-sign Nehuén Pérez and earns a little money . For its part, the player will be able to find the necessary regularity in Porto , a team from which highly valued footballers come out. In the midst of this situation, the sports management continues working in search of a last reinforcement before the market closes.
Simeone looks for the key
The reality for the Madrid club is that they have gone from joy to doubts in too short a period of time. From the euphoria after beating Girona to the problems caused by the draw against Espanyol , an unexpected setback for most. Atlético de Madrid had numerous chances, especially in the first half, but they were unable to find the way to goal.
Defensively, it was noted that there are still many problems, showing a fragility that has been maintained since last season. Therefore, it is impossible to rule out the possibility that a last defender cannot land in the red-and-white team before the end of the transfer window. Some exit would be needed, something that is being worked on from the offices with several names on the table.