Diego Pablo Simeone has made it very clear to Atlético de Madrid's sports management that he needs a new center-back. Although it is not the Argentine's greatest need, it is a piece he would like to have and has requested for next summer. As the important journalist Matteo Moretto reported, the club already has a list of possible reinforcements.
The intention remains the same as last season; they need to bring in young players ready to compete at the elite level. A logical market the club must explore is the Spanish one, as these are footballers who are already known for their performance in LaLiga. Among the players they like is Yarek Gasiorowski, the young center-back from Valencia, but Simeone has received bad news.
Renewal with Valencia
This morning, Valencia officially announced, through their social media, the renewal of Yarek until 2027. The young defender, after completing 20 matches, has automatically renewed, extending his contract for one more season. The 20-year-old footballer is a declared Valencia fan and wants to succeed with the "che" team, with the first step being to save the category.
It is worth remembering that this January, Yarek rejected an offer from Galatasaray that would have allowed him to play in European competition. Additionally, last summer, he also did not want to listen to proposals coming from Arabia, making it clear where he wanted to be. This renewal complicates things for Atlético de Madrid, if there was still interest, but a door has been left open.
A Possibility of Departure
Although Yarek has repeatedly shown that he wants to succeed at Valencia, his role this season is proving difficult. He hasn't reached 50% of minutes played, and according to Relevo, a departure in the future is not ruled out. For now, he is not an untouchable piece, even though he wants to continue playing there.
Experts rank him as one of the best center-back prospects in the world, but in Valencia, he is not having continuity. If his situation doesn't change by the end of the season, the option for him to leave would be real, leaving a door open for Atlético de Madrid.