Atlético de Madrid already showed great offensive potential last season, especially with good numbers up front. However, it seems that Simeone is not satisfied with that and has wanted to bring in three players who will give a leap in quality in the attacking area. Although they only have one friendly left before the start of the season, the red-and-white team wants to show all their power in attack.
Unless there is a surprise, the arrival of both Julián Álvarez and Conor Gallagher at the Metropolitano will be announced in the next few hours. Needless to say, the Argentine striker has demonstrated his great goal-scoring instinct both in Argentina and in England . On the other hand, although the English midfielder is less known, his numbers in attack are very promising.
Simeone has 80 goal involvements
Last season, there was a moment when Atlético de Madrid lost its scoring efficiency in very important games. It seems that Simeone has taken note of this and wants to have a squad that is capable of taking advantage of its opportunities. Adding the arrivals of Alexander Sorloth , Conor Gallagher and Julián Álvarez , the red-and-white team has scored a good number of goals.
Alexander Sorloth arrives to replace Álvaro Morata and his numbers last season are more than promising for fans. The Norwegian scored 26 goals and provided six assists in all competitions, more than the Spanish player with Atlético de Madrid . Meanwhile, although Conor Gallagher is not a striker, he was one of the most outstanding in the Premier League with seven goals and nine assists.
The big bombshell of the summer has been the agreement for the transfer of Julián Álvarez , which will be around 90 million euros. The former Manchester City player scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists for the team managed by Pep Guardiola . In this way, Simeone will have at his disposal three players who have a total of 80 goals and assists during the last season.
A high-level defense is missing
Now, all the efforts of the sporting management will be focused on the opposite, that is, the defensive aspect. Simeone had to see his team concede the same number of goals as the season in which they ended up being relegated . Therefore, it is important for the red-and-white team to regain solvency and have a strong back line.
The only missing piece in the squad is a left-footed defender, with David Hancko being the favourite for over a month. If Feyenoord do not accept the latest offer from the club, other alternatives for that position will begin to be considered. Aymeric Laporte is the favourite to land in Spain in case the Slovakian player has to stay in the Netherlands .