One of the keys to the great level Atlético de Madrid is showing this season is the scoring aspect, where they have very prolific players. All their forwards are scoring at decisive moments, something that didn't happen last season and ended up affecting the team. Therefore, the sports management is always looking for young talents who can become the great scorers of the future.
For some time now, at the Metropolitano they have been closely following one of the great revelations of the Eredivisie and the Champions League. His selling price has only increased in recent weeks thanks to his great performances and the possibility of receiving offers in the summer. It is not Santi Giménez, who would be close to signing for AC Milan and leaving Feyenoord after a few years showing a great level.
New forward on the agenda
Every summer the same saga repeats at Atlético de Madrid when it comes to strengthening the forward line with a striker who is effective in front of goal. According to the outlet CaughtOffside, the colchonero team would be closely monitoring the American Ricardo Pepi, a player who plays for PSV Eindhoven. Yesterday, he scored the winning goal against Liverpool, breaking the English club's unbeaten run in Europe in the last matchday.
Additionally, his numbers are exceptional considering he is not a regular starter in the Dutch team, scoring 18 goals in 29 matches. Initially, his release price was set at 14 million euros (15.4 million dollars), although it could have risen by now to 30 million (33 million dollars). He is only 21 years old and is likely to have many offers on the table from some of the most important teams across the continent.
Antoine Griezmann resurges
In the last month, numerous rumors have emerged suggesting that the French forward could end his time as a colchonero. His contract ends in 2026, but he could still decide to move to MLS and end his journey at Atlético de Madrid. However, Antoine Griezmann replied to all those rumors with an important brace against Salzburg to reach 14 goals this season.
There are no updates on his future, but the reality is that the world champion is once again becoming decisive for Simeone and his teammates. Only Julián Alvarez has scored more goals than him, reaching 16 after his brace last week against Bayer Leverkusen. The forward line is bringing a lot of joy to the fans, and at the Metropolitano they hope to continue this good dynamic until the end.