It is an exciting season at Atlético de Madrid, with the team once again having a competitive team and staying in the fight for titles. However, the sports management is not satisfied and already has an eye on the next summer transfer window where new deals must be closed. For now, they are looking for a reinforcement to arrive in winter that fits within the team's salary cap, which is not proving to be easy.
Meanwhile, there are many uncertainties at the colchonero club regarding the end of the season, as the future of several players remains hanging in the air. Therefore, it is not surprising that potential reinforcements continue to emerge that could land at the Metropolitano for the next campaign. One of the most surprising is in France and is one of the great promises of the two-time world champion national team, although he has many interested parties.
An Ally for Julián Alvarez
One of the biggest uncertainties concerns the future of Antoine Griezmann, as it is not clear whether he will continue at Atlético de Madrid next season. He has a contract until 2026 and the club is confident in his continuity, although they will respect any decision the Frenchman makes. He is the second top scorer of the team, only behind Julián Alvarez, and his desire would be to retire in the MLS of United States.
Obviously, it would be a very tough loss for the team and Simeone, since he still remains an undisputed starter in the Argentine's plans. A potential departure would force the sports management to find a player who could at least have the same projection on the field. A name that has recently emerged is Cherki, a French striker from Olympique de Lyon whose future seems far from France.
A Significant Signing
Despite his age, 21 years (21 years), he is a player with a lot of experience in Ligue 1, having debuted at a very young age in French football. He was strongly linked to Real Madrid when he was taking his first steps in the elite, but that interest has faded over time. Despite their financial problems, Olympique de Lyon remains in the fight for European spots, although far from the leader.
They have recently signed Thiago Almada from Botafogo, an entity with the same owner as the French team, which facilitated his arrival. The market value of Cherki is 30 million euros (approximately 33 million dollars) and he is already on the radar of major clubs like Liverpool or Bayern Munich. At the Metropolitano, they would be alert in case there is a possibility to fight for his signing, although it is not the top priority.