Atlético de Madrid have had, and continue to have, one of the best transfer markets in their history, if not the best. The colchoneros, who have released more than a dozen players, have brought in world-class players such as Julián Alvarez, Conor Gallagher and Robin Le Normand, among others. Even so, the departures have been more abundant than the arrivals, some of them being quite high-profile given that they were players who were considered fundamental for the team.
Among the list of players who said goodbye to Atlético de Madrid this summer is the name of Memphis Depay, the Dutchman being one of the first to leave. Memphis left Atlético as a free agent at the end of his contract in the summer of 2024 and is willing to negotiate with other clubs at no cost. Among the clubs interested in acquiring the services of the forward is one of the most important Madrid clubs in LaLiga.
On the attack for Memphis
In the last few hours, the rumour has been growing that, in addition to James Rodríguez, Rayo Vallecano will add the Dutchman to its ranks for this season. The "buccaneers" are making some brilliant last-minute moves, such as that of the Colombian footballer, although this operation does not seem to be easy at all to carry out in this final stretch. While waiting for news on the Memphis case, the Vallecano fans are excited and excited about the possible move, which would considerably raise the quality of the team.
Knowing that the signing is as exciting as it is complicated, the club and the fans are cautious when it comes to seeing the official nature of the move in recent days. The arrival of Memphis would almost certainly mean the departure of Raúl de Tomás, a player in whom the Rayistas had a lot of faith for this season but who is looking to leave. With everything still to be decided, the reality is that Memphis did not shine as much as he could because injuries prevented him from doing so, something that leaves the Atlético fans with a bittersweet taste.
What could have been and was not
The Dutchman left goals and moments etched in the memory of Atlético de Madrid fans, such as his great performance in the epic comeback against Inter Milan. Memphis endured a real nightmare of injuries during his time at Atlético, where he was unable to contribute as much as he would have liked to the club that had always trusted him. Focused on reversing his situation in Vallecas and making sure that his injuries do not affect him, Memphis will work hard to give Rayo, if they sign him, the best of himself.
Will the lion roar again?
That is what everyone who is aware of the Dutchman's possible signing for a historic La Liga club like Rayo is asking. The move would be beneficial for both parties, especially for Rayo Vallecano, who want to grow and climb the league table. While we wait for more news in the case, the truth is that the news has taken everyone by surprise, even those involved.