Atlético de Madrid has its sights set on forming one of the most competitive squads in all of Europe, especially in the midfield area. This is a desire that Simeone has been carrying for the past few years and has never been able to fulfill, despite the efforts. Many players have landed in the engine room, but none have had consistency or been at the level expected at the Metropolitano.
The desire of the colchonero team is to establish itself in the elite, and to do so, it must continue improving in the sports aspect to compete against any rival. In recent hours, the team has received good news, albeit indirectly, as Florian Wirtz could help secure a reinforcement. The German international will have many offers on the table next summer and is poised to become a record transfer for Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola Lends Simeone a Hand
It was expected that the reigning Premier League champion would make drastic decisions next summer market after a very disappointing campaign. The resounding elimination against Real Madrid in the Champions League has been one of the worst blows Pep Guardiola has suffered since arriving in England. Therefore, according to Mail Sport, from the Etihad they have set their sights on Florian Wirtz, one of Germany's greatest talents.
The young footballer, key at Bayer Leverkusen, would be the great desire to try to compete for all the titles again, something that was not done this season. Other clubs like Real Madrid and Liverpoolwould also be in the race for the player, as he is one of the continent's biggest stars. His starting price would be 100 million euros, and his potential arrival at Manchester City would be great news for Atlético de Madrid.
One Step Closer to Álex Baena
The Spanish international was also on Pep Guardiola's agenda to strengthen the midfield, the most important area for the Spanish coach. However, if they opt for the German, the reality is that the arrival of Álex Baena would be less of a priority for the English team. For now, the favorite to acquire the Villarreal footballer is Atlético de Madrid, where they have been pursuing him for some time and advancing in the operation.
Everything points to a good agreement being reached for less than 50 million euros, although there is a small obstacle that could complicate the negotiation. The yellow submarine has options to play in the next edition of the Champions League, as the Spanish championship would have a fifth spot this year. In that case, the economic urgencies would be less, and they would not lower the value of the midfielder's release clause.