Atlético de Madrid has positioned itself, on its own merits, among the best clubs in the world, being a candidate to compete for any competition. However, the ambition is maximum in the red-and-white team for the next season, and the desire is to give Simeone an even more competitive squad to win trophies. This is where the name Gyökeres comes up, whose future is far from Sporting de Portugal, and there are already many interested in acquiring his services in the summer.
The forward, with more than 60 goals in the last two seasons, is set to be one of the record transfers of the summer market. The Portuguese team is willing to facilitate his departure, as the player was already on the radar of European powerhouses last summer. His price would be around 70M euros, but the Swede has set an important condition to sign for any team.
Gyökeres and His Ambition in Europe
With stellar performance in Portugal and the Champions League, the Swede has become one of the most sought-after forwards across the European continent. His figures at Sporting de Portugal have made him one of the most desired players in the world, with several interested teams. However, he is not willing to make the leap to just any club, as according to Mirror, his priority is a team with a project to compete for the Champions League.
This condition could complicate the aspirations for clubs that do not have their presence guaranteed in the next edition of the tournament or are not considered favorites to lift the title. This is where Atlético de Madrid comes into play, ready to demonstrate that it meets the forward's great desire for the next season. The red-and-white team, with Diego Pablo Simeone at the helm, has shown a strong interest in incorporating Gyökeres as a key piece to strengthen its offensive line.
The Premier League Doesn't Give Up
Gyökeres is also being linked with other major clubs, such as Arsenal, Chelsea, or Manchester United, all teams from England. The latter, led by Rúben Amorim, former coach of Gyökeres in Portugal, seemed to have an advantage, but it would be a miracle for them to be in the Champions League next year. Meanwhile, Arsenal has also been pointed out as an attractive destination for the Swedish international, being a club that has grown significantly in recent seasons.
In this scenario, Atlético de Madrid stands above most of its rivals, being a regular in the Champions League. Since the 2012-13 season, Simeone's first complete one on the bench, the red-and-white team has been uninterruptedly in the continental tournament, reaching two finals (2014 and 2016). The intention at the Metropolitano is to continue climbing positions in Europe and to be able to face any team on the continent.