Atlético de Madrid is implementing a new signing policy that places great importance on the search for young talents, something that had been lost. In fact, one of the most common criticisms of the red-and-white team in recent seasons is that the average age of their squad had increased. Simeone had to field several line-ups with the greatest veteran presence of his entire tenure as coach at the Metropolitano.
Therefore, it is not surprising that the colchonero team has been linked with one of the great gems still playing in Argentina. Certainly, it would be a more than affordable transfer, as he has no prominence in his club and has not been able to establish himself in the first team. Obviously, it is not a priority for the sports management, which has very specific goals for the summer market.
The Kun Agüero method
One of the best signings, and most surprising, in the history of Atlético de Madrid was that of the forward, who came from Independiente de Avellaneda. At that time, his transfer was a bomb, as the red-and-whites had made a larger outlay than expected. However, the impact that Kun Agüero had at the Vicente Calderón is undeniable, delivering great performance and winning two titles.
Now, they want to use that same path again, an option that had been lost in recent years when they were betting on taking advantage of market opportunities. The young talent being monitored from the Metropolitano is Ian Subiabre, an 18-year-old winger from River Plate whose future remains uncertain. Numerous complaints have arisen against Marcelo Gallardo for not using players from the youth team, and this would be one of the names placed on the exit ramp.
A player for the future
The reality is that the U-20 international with Argentinahas developed more in the lower categories than in the first team. He is not a great scorer, but he is an offensive player, with technique and a great margin for growth. His development could follow the steps of Gerónimo Spina, who started in the youth team and is an important piece for Fernando Torres.
His market value is just over 1 million euros (1.1 million dollars), potentially being a winning bet for Atlético de Madrid, with very little risk. Obviously, he is far from the level that names like Julián Alvarez or Lautaro Martínez had when they left Argentina, as they were more established. We will have to wait to know the next steps in this operation, as the roadmap is very clear in the Madrid club.