In the roadmap for the restructuring of Atlético de Madrid there are several names on the table, both in arrivals and departures. One of them is Jan Oblak , although the goalkeeper for many is considered almost untouchable. The one from Skofja Loka has four more years on his contract with the red and white entity; However, their enormous emoluments mean that, at least, offers are heard if they arrive.
Although everything depends on the player himself, who if he sees a project does not have the slightest intention of leaving, the club does not rule out his departure. Mainly because the replacement has long been clear that it would be Georgi Mamardashvili , the Georgian goalkeeper of Valencia CF.
The substitute in Valencia
He is liked for his experience in La Liga , he is liked for his level between the League and the Euro Cup and he is liked for his youth, the reasons why one could bet on him. Valencia CF does not value a sale of the Georgian for less than 40-45 million euros, acceptable figures for the red-and-white entity.
To do this, Jan Oblak should leave first, and as reported by Miguel Martín Talavera in CADENA SER , it is a path that should not be ruled out. Above all because of the competition there is for the Georgian goalkeeper, Atlético does not want him to escape. Jan Oblak also understands that his cycle is getting closer to ending every day, although he is very happy in Madrid and at the club.
Another important fact is his record, which is high, and few clubs are going to give him such astronomical amounts. Oblak is a legend of Atlético de Madrid , the only goalkeeper along with Víctor Valdés and Carles Ramallets to obtain five Zamoras. He would only be one sixth away from being the goalkeeper with the most Zamoras in the history of the League .
It wasn't his best year
He is among the top six with the fewest goals conceded in the entire history of the First Division . Last year, however, they experienced their most turbulent year, conceding 68 goals in all competitions, figures well below their level. Yes, he had great moments, because if not, he wouldn't be Oblak , like in the penalty shootout against Inter Milan.
Clubs in Saudi Arabia have tempted the goalkeeper, who, however, is not clear about going to live in the Persian Gulf . The departure of Stefan Savic is a hard blow for him, his soul brother and one of his great supporters in the locker room . Although Jan, being one of the captains, doesn't exactly lack affection either.
He's been working out at the gym since he came back.
The player wanted to meet with the club to evaluate the project and the different proposals received during the Euro Cup . He has been working at the gym for several days and there are those who fear that his back pain has relapsed. It is another issue to take into account: his physical state is no longer the same; He is 31 years old.
Jan Oblak is the foreigner with the most appearances in the history of Atlético de Madrid , with 446 appearances. League Champion, Europa League, two European Super Cups and Spanish Super Cup.