Diego Pablo Simeone is very clear that for the upcoming season he needs a new midfielder. He requested the arrival of one this January, for the remainder of the season, but the sports management didn't bring anyone. Now, the recent injury of Koke has made it clear that it was necessary to bring in a new footballer.
Looking ahead to summer, things change radically. The club knows that it is practically mandatory to bring in a midfielder who can fight for a starting position, and there is a name noted. According to the media Superdeporte, Atlético de Madrid could return to the charge for Fabián Ruiz, a player from PSG.
Fabián, Atlético de Madrid's Priority Target
The team led by Diego Simeone needs to strengthen its midfield amid the uncertainty surrounding the future of players like Koke, who has not yet defined his renewal. With this scenario, the sports management of the Colchoneros, headed by Gil Marín, has set its sights on a proven profile with experience in LaLiga: Fabián Ruiz.
The Andalusian midfielder, an international with Spain, has a contract with PSG until 2027, but he is not an indisputable choice for Luis Enrique. Despite his quality and ability to manage the game, the Asturian coach has often opted for other options in the midfield. This caused uncertainty in his circle, but now, the Spaniard is becoming a very important and valuable piece for the Parisian team.
A Strategic Signing for Simeone
Atlético de Madrid already tried to sign Mikel Merino last summer, but the competition from Arsenal prevented the operation from being completed. Now, the club has changed its target and sees Fabián as the ideal reinforcement for Simeone's scheme. His ability to play as an organizer, his vision of the game, and his arrival from the second line make him a perfect piece for the team.
Currently, Cholo has Koke, De Paul, Barrios, and Gallagher, although the latter usually plays on the wing. The arrival of Fabián Ruiz would allow for greater rotation and a quality leap in the red-and-white engine room. Media like ElNacional.Cat already comment that Atlético is in negotiations with Fabián, so his signing could become a reality.