It hasn't been an easy week for Pablo Barrios after his expulsion against Celta de Vigo, the Atlético youth player has been criticized by Atlético's fans. However, this doesn't take away from the fact that he is experiencing one of the best sporting moments in his short career, and several of Europe's most important clubs are noticing. One of them is Bayern Munich, which has approached his camp to explore a possible move of the Madrid native to the Bavarian multi-champion.
Atlético's response couldn't be different; Barrios is not only untouchable, but they are also still considering renewing his contract. Although sources close to the player admit there is no news on that matter, nothing has changed. Pablo Barrios sees himself at Atlético de Madrid and as the natural replacement for Koke in the short term, when the captain leaves the club coached by Diego Pablo Simeone.
Atlético de Madrid wants to extend the Spanish midfielder's contract, although many doubt it's the right time. The recent expulsions against Bayer Leverkusen and Celta have put him in the spotlight, yet he has the club's confidence. His agents have also received offers from English clubs, but Pablo is clear; he bets on Atlético and doesn't want to leave Madrid.
Miguel Angel Gil Marin hasn't even considered a proposal from Bayern, which according to the German newspaper BILD, sees Pablo Barrios as a replacement for Joshua Kimmich. The captain of Vincent Kompany's team hasn't renewed his contract with the Bavarian club yet. Another option they like is Florian Wirtz, although he would go well above the 70 million they believe they could pay for Pablo Barrios.
That figure isn't even considered by Atlético; Simeone refuses, and so does the player, so there is no Pablo Barrios case. Bayern has tried to make a similar deal to that of Lucas Hernández, when they paid 80 million to Atlético, paying 40 in advance. Times have changed, and at the Metropolitano, they have no intention of letting go of one of the flagship players of the Atlético team.
Pablo Barrios will rest next weekend when Atlético de Madrid visits Mestalla to face Valencia CF. He has received a one-match suspension and won't be able to play against Carlos Corberán's team, but he will probably return to face Barça. Diego Pablo Simeone's team visits the blaugranas in the Copa del Rey this coming Tuesday, and in Koke's absence, Pablo Barrios may start.
The Madrid native is enjoying his current moment, including a draft to the Spanish national team in the last squad, with which he has already officially debuted in Tenerife. His career continues to grow, and the fact that teams like Bayern are knocking on his door only confirms it.