Diego Pablo Simeone has made it very clear to Atlético de Madrid's sports management that he wants a new center-back. The red-and-white club knows that in the summer they will need to bring in a new defender, as it is a necessity for the Argentine coach. They want to look for a young profile, but with minutes in the elite.
For this reason, one of the options the club was considering was Yarek Gasiorowski, the young center-back from Valencia. A club wanted to take him this January, but he rejected it, making him still an option for Atlético de Madrid.
Galatasaray's interest and Yarek's reply
The transfer market remains open in Türkiye until February 11, which allowed Galatasaray to approach Valencia to sign Yarek. The Turkish club was willing to pay 15 million euros for the left-footed center-back, but the operation was done against the clock, given that the European market closes earlier. However, when the proposal reached both Yarek and Valencia, they both decided to reject it.
Yarek feels deeply connected to Valencia, a club with which he has a contract until 2027. Although Galatasaray's interest was strong, the player decided to ignore it and continue fighting for his place in the team. This has earned him the admiration of both the fans and the club's sports officials.
Atlético de Madrid alert to Yarek's future
Yarek's decision to stay at Valencia is good news for Atlético de Madrid, which continues to closely monitor his development. The red-and-white club considers the center-back as one of the future options to strengthen their defense. With impressive projection and great defensive ability, Yarek is seen as a key piece for the coming years in European soccer.
Despite his refusal to Galatasaray, Yarek's situation remains interesting for Atlético. The center-back has a great future ahead, and the Madrid club doesn't lose sight of the possibility of incorporating a young player with great potential. If the player continues to show the level he has had so far, it is likely that other teams, including Atlético de Madrid, will make their move again in the future.