Atlético de Madrid continues planning its future and has on its roadmap to ensure the continuity of those players who are important for Diego Simeone. Evidently, attention usually focuses on potential signings, something that generates a lot of interest in each transfer market. However, the sports management will have work beyond the acquisitions and will seek to reach agreements with several of its pieces.
There are several figures whose contracts extend until 2026 and who would be among the priorities for the red-and-white team to reach a deal as soon as possible. The latest to reveal new information has been the Italian journalist Matteo Moretto, who has updated the situation of two of Cholo's pillars. Initially, it wouldn't be positive news, although there is still a long way to go to know the decision of both parties.
Two Indispensable Players for Simeone
The coming months are going to be highly frenetic at Atlético de Madrid regarding renewals, although the situations are different. Many footballers are uncertain about their future, but there are two in particular whose situation would be stalled at the moment in reaching an agreement. This has been revealed by Matteo Moretto, who has disclosed new information about Rodrigo de Paul and Ángel Correa, whose contracts end in 2026.
According to the Italian journalist, negotiations with both players would be stalled, but it is not a definitive decision. The Argentinians have always been important for Simeone and meetings will continue soon to try to reach an agreement as soon as possible. Otherwise, the colchonero team will only have two possible scenarios, a sale this summer or losing them for free in 2026.
Decisions at Atlético de Madrid
The world champions are not the only players on whom a decision will have to be made at the Metropolitano before July arrives. Koke Resurrección is another pending issue for the sports management, as the captain has not yet renewed and is expected to make a decision in the coming weeks. Something similar happens with Antoine Griezmann, who has another year signed, but is always linked with rumors about a move to MLS.
The two players who seem to be the priority for the red-and-white team are Pablo Barrios and Giuliano Simeone, regular starters with contracts until 2028. The intention would be to extend their stay until 2030, including a salary increase and a high release clause to avoid potential offers. Another important footballer who will need to talk to the club is Javi Galán, as his contract also ends next year and there are still no updates on a negotiation.