Usually, what generates the most interest among fans are the signings that can join their team, something that also happens at Atlético de Madrid. Last summer was one of the best for the red-and-white team, significantly improving all lines and securing high-level reinforcements. They want to repeat this roadmap next summer market, but there are also other objectives that the sports management wants to start managing in the coming months.
Specifically, it is about renewals, as several players are uncertain about their future, and others will have to make a decision in June. As expected, there are several names that will not continue for the next season, as they consider their cycle at the Metropolitano to be over. Others, however, will have the opportunity to reach an agreement with the club to extend their contract, with several footballers having contracts until 2026.
Simeone Thinks About Renewals
There are several names standing out this season at Atlético de Madrid whose future will be solved in the coming months. One of the most surprising is Javi Galán, whose departure from the red-and-white team was decided before the last summer market ended, having offers on the table. However, an agreement wasn't reached with a club, and the extremeño full-back was forced to stay despite not fully convincing Simeone.
He has a contract until 2026, and his great performance since the first classic against Real Madrid has allowed him to secure a spot in the starting eleven. He has surpassed Reinildo, and Cholo hasn't been forced to use César Azpilicueta on the left side, something that happened several times last season. For all these reasons, the continuity of Javi Galán has been put forward, although that doesn't mean competition won't be sought in the summer market.
A Goal for Atlético de Madrid
Although it may not seem like it, the colchonero team has many tasks for the next season, especially in the defensive area. At least two new center-backs will be needed to address the departures of Axel Witsel and César Azpilicueta, but it won't stop there. Reinildo also seems likely to leave the Metropolitano, forcing the sports management to find a left-back to compete with Javi Galán.
Initially, the desire is to find a footballer who could occupy both the profile and full-back positions, something the international from Mozambique achieved. One option would be Piero Hincapié, a player liked at Atlético de Madrid and capable of efficiently occupying both positions. His release price is very high, at least for now, but they will seek to lower Bayer Leverkusen's demands.