Atlético de Madrid have only half-heartedly revolutionised their squad, especially in some areas of the team. For next summer, they are considering signing new players in defence, pending the future of several centre-backs. They are Clément Lenglet , César Azpilicueta and Axel Witsel , three of the centre-backs who could probably leave the club in the summer.
The Frenchman arrived on loan from FC Barcelona , and his future is unknown, as he has not even made his debut for Atlético. When the year of his contract ends, his situation can be evaluated, although everything will depend on whether he adapts to the team or if he recovers his best version as a footballer. The club believes that the Frenchman can help, and Diego Simeone really thinks that he is a player with potential.
If the player does not continue with the red and white team, they will go to the market and think about trying to sign David Hancko again. The Slovakian remains the priority of the sporting management and of Diego Pablo Simeone himself. The club also thinks it is possible to sign him, Feyenoord can be more flexible than it was this summer, in negotiations that became impossible.
Kostis is the B option
The possibility of signing Ilias Kostis is on the table. He will play this season under the orders of Fernando Torres in the reserve team. The Cypriot is growing by leaps and bounds and is one of Diego Simeone 's favourites for the second team. The player has already participated in some pre-season matches and even made his official debut with Cholo under his command.
It was against Feyenoord , at the Cívitas Metropolitano , when David Hancko scored against the red-and-whites at home, everything is connected. Ilias Kostis is closely watched by all members of Diego Pablo Simeone 's coaching staff, and he will surely play in the Copa del Rey . That is the roadmap with Kostis , who is also not ruled out for a loan to a club in the Second Division in winter.
The Charrúa route is the most accessible
Santiago Mouriño is the third in contention, the Uruguayan is blindly betting on success at Atlético de Madrid . His transfer to Alavés has a very affordable buy-back fee of 3 million, and Andrea Berta is planning the future of the defense with the Uruguayan. They know that he will grow a lot with Luis García Plaza , a coach who specializes in giving minutes to young talents.
The Uruguayan has not yet made his debut this season with the Babazorro team, and his debut could be in a week against Espanyol . The parakeets won their last duel in Cornellà-El Prat against Rayo Vallecano , and Alavés is aware of this. Atlético de Madrid hopes that he continues with his progress and can be part of the future squad.