A striking name has appeared on Atlético de Madrid 's radar, although he had already left clues at the Ballon d'Or gala. Surprising clues, because many people know that his colour is rather different, but given the null possibilities that he has today of landing there, other doors are not closed. He tries to open them and the first thing he did was praise Antoine Griezmann, one of the stars of the Atlético de Madrid in an interview in Paris.
The player is Spanish by birth and has been playing for the Manchester United first team for three years. This season, he has played 18 games, scoring 7 goals and 4 assists. Figures show his growth and that, at 20 years old, he is already establishing himself in the world elite. He has been drafted by Argentina, his mother's birth country, and has already won the Copa América.
Firstly, because the figures that Manchester will be asking for are out of the reach of Atlético de Madrid at the moment. Perhaps in the summer they could try, but not at the moment, there are other priorities in the team. Simeone is looking for a full-back and a midfielder, although the profile of the player trained in the Atlético youth academy is very much liked.
Garnacho on Atlético's Radar
This is Alejandro Garnacho , a 20-year-old winger from Móstoles, who is already known by many in Spain and around the world. One of the most highly valued youth players at Atlético de Madrid , but he has slipped away from them and is now one of the stars of Manchester United in the Premier League . The colchoneros have not lost hope of recovering the former youth player of the club, however it will not be easy.
The good relationship he has with Ángel Correa,Julián Alvarez , Rodrigo de Paul , Nahuel Molina , Giuliano Simeone and Juan Musso is important. He has played with all of them in the Albiceleste team and there's a good feeling, which could attract him to Madrid. Although many consider him to be on the other side, he is fond of the red-and-white club because he trained there and he would seriously consider a possible return to Madrid.
Lemar's departure
His family also has an influence, but as always at Atlético there have to be losses and departures, one of them could be Lemar. The Frenchman is not convincing anyone now and is seen as a written-off and even ruinous transfer, which is why the door is open. If Lemar leaves, they will look for a fast, young player who can play on the wing, and that is where Garnacho comes in as one of the options that Atlético's board has considered.
Lemar, however, has a contract until 2027, and the Colchoneros want him to leave this winter market. It won't be easy, as the Frenchman is happy in Madrid and eager for revenge, but his constant injuries prevent him from being able to contribute to the red-and-white team. Simeone is counting on Lemar , although his patience is also beginning to run out, whereas he likes Garnacho .