Atlético de Madrid aims to make very important signings in the summer market and has on its agenda one of the great revelations of this season in Europe. One of the areas that will undergo the most changes is the defense, as Simeone is aware that many players will not renew their contracts. In this situation, it is mandatory for the red-and-white team to bring in new quality footballers to continue improving the squad.
For months, the sports management has been closely following the figure of a talent who is starting to attract the attention of major clubs. In fact, he has had a brief stint in Spain, having played in several youth academies and exponentially increasing his market value. In the colchonero team, they believe he will be one of the best in the world and will not enter the bidding if he is given the exit door.
Simeone Wants Benfica's Star
One of the positions that is causing the most headaches for Cholo this season is the left-back, where Javi Galán remains an undisputed figure. The Extremaduran, at first, was not in Atlético de Madrid's plans in the summer, but he ended up earning a spot thanks to his work and good performance. Even so, it is an area with little room for maneuver, which would force the sports management to look for a new piece.
One of the favorites is Álvaro Carreras, a Spanish international who currently plays for Benfica and is on the agenda of important teams in Europe. His release price is 50 million euros, although Manchester United still holds a buy-back option, as he was trained in their academy. He also passed through Racing de Ferrol and Real Madrid, although he was not successful at the latter and sought his fortune in England.
An Heir for Filipe Luis
These are big words, as the Brazilian left-back has been one of the best footballers in Atlético de Madrid's history, especially with Simeone on the bench. It has been impossible to find a signing at his level since he left the Metropolitano, something that has led to difficult decisions. The team's formation was changed so that Carrasco could play as a left wing-back due to the lack of a high-level left-back.
Álvaro Carreras reminds many of Filipe Luis, potentially being the reinforcement that the colchonero defense has needed for so long. There will be many offers for the Spaniard, but journalist Rubén Uría has already warned that the red-and-whites will be very alert to his situation in the summer. If Benfica is willing to sell, at the Metropolitano they will not hesitate to enter the bidding to try to acquire the young defender.