Atlético de Madrid have two new signings for this edition of the UEFA Champions League : two players from the reserve team who will reinforce Diego Pablo Simeone 's team. They are a centre-back and a playmaker who are starting to become important under Fernando Torres in Atlético de Madrid B. The two players are on the A list, so they are fully integrated into the team with the red-and-white team for this season.
They are Gero Spina and Jano Monserrate, the first arrived from Estudiantes de la Plata after a conflict with the Argentine club over his signing. The Argentine team charged against Atlético de Madrid at the time for stealing the Argentine footballer, who they considered important for the future. Said and done, the central defender is already being considered by Diego Pablo Simeone , after only one year in the youth team and alternating with Fernando Torres' reserve team.
Gerónimo Spina is 19 years old; he was part of the youth team that won the League and Cup , with the Fuenlabrada native at the helm. An excellent signing, say the club's coaches, who see in the footballer from La Plata a centre-back with immense potential. Tall, technical, he plays the ball very well and is forceful. He only lacks experience to earn a place with Cholo Simeone .
Jano is Gil Marín's bet
Jano Monserrate arrived last winter from Real Zaragoza , who clamored on social media for his signing with the colchonero team. The Maños and the Rojiblancos have a special relationship due to Miguel Ángel Gil Marín 's business dealings with the Zaragoza leadership. There are old acquaintances there such as his former right-hand man, Pablo Jiménez de Parga , or Joseph Ourghoulian , which has facilitated operations between clubs.
Even Jorge Mas , the current president of Inter Miami , is one of those who controls Zaragoza , and it is said that Ares arrived at the Aragonese club for Gil Marín . It was to be expected that, after so many operations, the moment Atlético could get its hands on him, they would do so. With Jano they did, bringing in a player who has enamored not only Fernando Torres , but also Diego Pablo Simeone , with whom he has been called up this preseason.
He has already made his debut with the First Team in preseason
After making his debut with the first team in the friendlies against Numancia , Getafe and Kitchee , the Zaragoza native has taken another step forward. At 18 years of age, he is already part of the reserve team's dynamic, being an undisputed starter for the red-and-white coach. The Madrid native counts on him as one of his mainstays, and it is only a matter of time before he moves up to the first team, like Pablo Barrios .
Other players in whom there is special confidence, such as Adrián Niño or Taufik Seidu , will be part of the B list of the Champions League . The youth team is here to stay, and Atlético de Madrid know this and are taking advantage of the enormous talent they have.