Atlético de Madrid are keeping the option of signing Javi Guerra open, or of signing a midfielder for this season. First, they have to close other arrivals such as the left-footed centre-back and the second goalkeeper to replace Horatiu Moldovan . These are the two most necessary additions for the coach, Diego Pablo Simeone .
The Argentine is demanding even more; he is very satisfied with the four new arrivals, but it is still not enough. At the moment, he hasRobin Le Normand , Alexander Sorloth , Julián Álvarez and Conor Gallagher . Four very interesting moves, international players, some of them world champions, like the Argentine national team striker.
Vermeeren on the exit ramp
With all the arrivals and those expected, some of the team's players do not have a guaranteed place, one of them is Arthur Vermeeren . There has been a lot of talk about Valencia in the last few hours, according to information from Sacha Tavolieri . The Che team would like to sign the Belgian footballer for a year on loan and without the option to buy for the Valencians.
Something that sources close to the Mestalla club deny; they explain that Valencia has not even asked about the former Antwerp player. In recent days, they have linked him not only with Valencia , but also with RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen . Teams where he could have more prominence and, above all, more minutes, which is what the sporting management of the Madrid club is looking for.
A team is being sought in Spain
The Colchoneros want to give him some playing time; they trust in his abilities and want him to continue getting minutes and continue to grow. His agents are considering him going out on loan to continue his training, even if it is outside of Spain . The main idea is for it to be in La Liga , and there have been talks with all kinds of teams.
Arthur Vermeeren was signed by Atlético de Madrid in January 2024, paying 18 million euros for his transfer plus additional variables. He was signed to a contract until 2030. The colchoneros trust in his conditions, although they want to give him time to continue developing.
Van Bommel gave it continuity
At just 19 years old, he signed for the red-and-white team, after playing in the Champions League with Royal Antwerpen . The coach who gave him the necessary push was Mark Van Bommel , the former FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich player , among other greats. They won the Belgian league together and he made him play in the Champions League , with very good performances in the European competition.
This caught the attention of Atlético de Madrid and other big European clubs, and the club took a highly sought-after player. Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern and other big clubs were interested in him. He has not taken off, not because of a lack of talent, but because of a lack of time, and they are asking for time for him to develop.