This novel edition of the Champions League is delivering very memorable moments and a group stage that keeps the excitement until the end. Atlético de Madrid depends on itself to advance to the next round among the top eight qualifiers, something that seemed impossible. It will visit a Salzburg that is already eliminated on the last matchday, and was tangled up yesterday by Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu.
Another of the great surprises was the heavy defeat suffered by Bayern Munich (3-0), one of the favorite teams to end up lifting the trophy in June. The great German champion succumbed in Rotterdam thanks to a display by an old target of the red-and-white team for the forward position. In fact, that same player remains on the agenda of some major clubs on the continent, although he will not leave until the summer market.
The Perfect Player for Simeone
Something common at Atlético de Madrid during transfer periods is the search for a scorer who brings efficiency to the offensive zone. This objective has been repeated over the last few years, being essential to have a player of that caliber to compete for titles. Therefore, it is normal for the sports management to like a name that has been in Europe for several years with good scoring records.
He is Santi Giménez, a Mexican forward for Feyenoord who would defeat Bayern Munich yesterday thanks to a brace, reaching 15 goals this season. It should be noted that he has only been able to play 18 matches due to an injury that left him out for several weeks. Everything seems to indicate that the Dutch team is preparing his departure in the summer, as offers keep coming in for their star.
Offers from Europe
The former Cruz Azul player has been linked with Atlético de Madrid on numerous occasions, although negotiating with Feyenoord is never easy. His market value is 37 million euros, and in Italy, it has been reported that AC Milan is willing to negotiate to acquire the forward. The initial offer would be a loan with a mandatory purchase option in the summer for 30 million, a figure that seems insufficient for the Rotterdam club.
He is only 23 years old and has long needed a step up in his career, as the Eredivisie seems to have become too small for the Mexican. Obviously, it can't be ruled out that the colchonero team enters the bidding if the exit price is affordable, something that is in doubt. It should be remembered that it is the same club that didn't yield in its economic demands for a David Hancko who now aims to join Juventus in Turin.