Atlético de Madrid is having a somewhat different pre-season to what they usually do. The red-and-whites quickly let go of up to eight players and the signings did not come immediately. Therefore, Simeone had to reinvent himself and fill the team with young players from the youth team and players who were returning from loans.
Several of these players are showing that they have the level to play in the First Division, leaving great impressions. Several clubs have asked Atlético de Madrid to be able to acquire the services of some youngsters. One of those with the biggest market is the 22-year-old Uruguayan centre-back, Santiago Mouriño .
A great year in Zaragoza
In his first year in Spain, Mouriño performed at a high level in a historic club in our country such as Real Zaragoza. Despite starting the year as a substitute, he soon entered the starting XI and did not leave it throughout the competition. The Uruguayan proved to be a quick defender, with good anticipation and a very clean ball output.
His experience in Zaragoza helped him get minutes in a three-man defence, as they ended the year like that. This has meant that he has adapted perfectly to Simeone's scheme and is having a great pre-season. Atlético de Madrid knows that Mouriño has a market and wants to take the right step so that the Uruguayan can continue to grow.
Zaragoza want to repeat the loan, but they know that it will be very difficult for them, since Mouriño has offers from the First Division. One of them from another club in the capital of Spain, with which they faced this preseason.
Bordalás needs it
As we reported two months ago, Getafe is one of the La Liga clubs that have asked about Mouriño's loan. Bordalás urgently needs to strengthen his defence if he doesn't want to struggle to stay in the league next season. According to Marca, the blues are the best positioned club to secure his services.
In fact, they have already sent a formal offer to secure his loan, something that is being studied by Atlético de Madrid. Sporting de Braga have also asked about him, but the red-and-white club prefer him to play in Spain. Therefore, next week will be key to his future and could end up being closed and reinforcing Getafe's defence.