Atlético de Madrid will have a short break after the draw against Real Madrid and will return to training this Wednesday in Majadahonda. The red-and-white team will face a new matchday in LaLiga by hosting Celta de Vigo at the Metropolitano, a duel to stay on top. Although the controversy at Santiago Bernabéu remains, the Colchonero team is already looking to the future.
Specifically, beyond the section of possible signings or departures, the sports management has resumed some important renewals. It should be noted that several footballers in the current squad are uncertain about their near future, and others will be shielded from possible offers. Everything indicates that in the coming months, the agreement with one of Simeone's pillars of this season will be definitively announced.
Atlético de Madrid Resumes Negotiation
Obviously, most fans focus their interest on the signings that may come to strengthen the squad, something very common. However, in the sports management, they have more tasks, especially regarding resolving the future of some of the Colchonero players. One of them is Pablo Barrios, for whom negotiations have resumed, and everything points to news before the end of this season.
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The youth player is experiencing his best season as a professional, having secured a starting position and forming an indisputable double pivot with Rodrigo de Paul. Therefore, Atlético de Madrid wants to extend his contract until 2030 and increase his salary to 3 million euros. Simeone has shown total confidence in the Spanish midfielder, as he gave him the starting position against Real Madrid after missing the tie against Getafe.
Koke Must Make a Decision
Precisely, the one affected by the good level of Pablo Barrios and Rodrigo de Paul has been the captain, who has started four of the last five matches. It is undeniable that he has assumed a completely different role this season, having more influence when coming off the bench. Atlético de Madrid will leave his continuity in the hands of Koke himself, who must make a decision before next summer.
For now, there is no clue about the path one of the great legends of the red-and-white team will take, but his desire remains to retire at the Metropolitano. The reality is that he is still a very useful piece for Simeone and remains one of the outfield players with the most minutes played in the squad. He has not yet given a reply, but the club would be delighted if he decided to continue his career in what is his home.