Atlético de Madrid continues with its deep sports restructuring, and the latest move has surprised many: Juanan Pérez, head of rojiblanco scouting, will not continue at the club. According to Relevo, the experienced scout has been removed from his position following the arrival of Severiano García as the new technical secretary.
Juanan Pérez, Second Stage at Atlético de Madrid and an Unexpected Departure
Juanan Pérez, 55 years old, returned to Atlético in April 2023, alongside Andrea Berta, with whom he had already worked during his first stage between 2013 and 2016. However, after Andrea Berta's departure and the arrival of Severiano García, it was decided to dispense with his services, marking a new turn in the colchonero sports structure.
Pérez's departure is part of the strategic changes implemented by Carlos Bucero, general director of soccer, who bet on Severiano García as his right-hand man in sports planning. This decision makes it clear that the club is seeking a new approach to talent acquisition, aligned with the ideas of the new management.
An Expert in Scouting with a Significant Career in Spanish Soccer
Throughout his career, Juanan Pérez has worked in several renowned clubs in Spanish soccer. For 10 years, he was key in the technical secretariat of Osasuna, helping to build the team that achieved European qualifications. Subsequently, he went through Betis, Alavés, and Getafe, in addition to being in the orbit of clubs like Deportivo, Oviedo, Valladolid, and Zaragoza to occupy the position of sports director.
In his second stage at Atlético, his role as head of scouting aimed to strengthen the talent acquisition area. However, the new leadership has decided to dispense with his experience.
Atlético de Madrid Continues Its Revolution in the Offices
Juanan Pérez's departure is a new step in Atlético de Madrid's transformation following Andrea Berta's departure. The colchonero management is betting on a new structure headed by Carlos Bucero and Severiano García, who have made drastic decisions to shape their project.
With the season in play and the summer transfer market on the horizon, Atlético de Madrid continues to shape its team on and off the field. The decision to remove Juanan Pérez marks a turning point in the rojiblanco strategy, betting on a change of course in sports planning.