For many years, Atlético de Madrid had been characterized as a club that sold important players every year to finance new signings. Names like Diego Costa, Fernando Torres, Radamel Falcao, or Kun Agüero had to leave the red-and-white team at a very delicate sporting moment. Now, after more than a decade competing in the Champions League, it seems that planning has changed and the stars want to stay.
Despite this, it can't be avoided that other important teams are interested in Atlético players and make offers that could become very exorbitant. This is what various international media have pointed out in the last month, as one of Simeone's pillars would have several clubs behind his transfer. Everything seems to indicate that at the Metropolitano they are not willing to let him go and will reject any proposal that is not colossal.
Atlético de Madrid Doesn't Want to Sell
The last year has been very important for the Atlético team in all aspects, achieving significant growth in all its sectors. One of them is the economic section, with big sponsors and being one of the teams performing best in this edition of the Champions League. Therefore, the roadmap involves improving the squad and not selling those pieces that are important in Simeone's scheme.
In the last month, numerous reports have emerged indicating that Pablo Barrios would be the target of very economically powerful clubs in Europe. There was even talk of a 70 million euro offer from Chelsea, not to mention other competitors like Arsenal or Bayern Munich. However, at the Metropolitano, they have no intention of letting their homegrown player leave and have a completely opposite plan.
Simeone Thinks About the Future
Although it is not yet official, the intention at Atlético de Madrid is to renew Pablo Barrios until the year 2030, including a significant increase in his salary. Additionally, they seek to shield him with a release clause that deters any club in the world from trying to take the Spanish midfielder. He has grown a lot this season, being able to surpass Koke in the double pivot and even traveling with Spain's national team.
Obviously, the Atlético team is aware that they can't control the arrival of offers with very high amounts at the offices. Therefore, any departure will occur under the conditions of the sports management, as there is no need to get rid of important names. There will surely be departures in the summer, but they will be figures who have already completed a cycle at the club or who receive an offer that is irresistible.