Many fans believe that last year one of the best transfer markets in recent years took place at Atlético de Madrid, with high-level reinforcements. There were also significant departures like Mario Hermoso, Stefan Savic, or Saúl, all players whose level had dropped considerably in the last season. All these movements are being reflected this season, with a squad that is managing to compete for all titles and performing well on the field.
However, the sports management has more objectives on its agenda and will seek to continue on the same path once this campaign ends and the preparation for the next one begins. The defense is one of the areas that urgently needs signings, as there will be numerous departures in that part of the field. At the Metropolitano, they have been looking to secure their first addition for the defense for some time, although the player's will will be key in this case.
Simeone Approaches His First Reinforcement
The defense was already one of the hot spots at Atlético de Madrid last year, with two center-backs arriving who have been important so far. Robin Le Normand, despite his serious injury, has perfectly adapted to the red-and-white team, regaining his best form in this 2025. The other was Clement Lenglet, who arrived as an emergency signing and in whom many did not trust after his poor performance in recent seasons in the Premier League.
In fact, the Frenchman is set to be the first move next summer, as the footballer must return to Barça to define his future. The blue-and-red team doesn't count on him and would look for an exit, although his good level means that Joan Laporta has no intention of letting him leave easily. However, in this case, it seems that the defender's desire will be key, as he would be delighted to stay permanently with Simeone.
Barça Has No Other Option
One of the keys in this operation is the high salary that Clement Lenglet has, something that affects the Catalan team when facing new reinforcements. The Frenchman is aware that at the colchonero team he will have to lower his salary, but he will have more prominence than at Montjuïc. Additionally, it is the red-and-white team that would be doing a favor to their rival, as the player's departure would allow them to strengthen their squad with greater economic margin.
In this case, everything points to him being chosen to replace a Reinildo whose contract ends and who is set to leave, barring any surprises. The Mozambican has lost weight this season, being surpassed by Javi Galán at the full-back position and by Clement Lenglet at the center-back position. Even so, the sports management also intends to find another center-back for the left profile, having a competitive and reliable defense.