Atlético de Madrid 's summer has seen many departures in the transfer market. Several players who have left their mark on the club have finished their time at the Metropolitano , kicking off new experiences. However, not all the players have left as expected, as many of them have found themselves, due to a lack of minutes, needing to find a new destination.
This is the case of Moldovan , who arrived at Atlético de Madrid last year with the aim of competing for a place with the eternal Jan Oblak . The star goalkeeper of the red-and-white team has put an end to many goalkeepers who have tried to dethrone him from the goalkeeping throne. The Romanian has been one of many who has not managed to dethrone the Slovenian, and has had to look for a new place during the transfer market.
Italy, your new place
After not having played a single match during the season with Atlético de Madrid,Moldovan has had to look for a new alternative. His substitute status during his time with the colchoneros caused him to lose his place with the Romanian national team during the Euro Cup , something he has not wanted to allow. Therefore, despite the fact that he did have a lot of presence during the preseason, the goalkeeper was aware that his situation would be the same once Oblak recovered.
These reasons led him to find an exit in Italy, more specifically in Sassuolo , a team where he has already managed to debut. However, it has not been an easy task for the Romanian, as it has taken him four games to add his first minutes with the Italian club. He was not called up in the first two games, and in the third, after the defeat by Cremonense, his coach decided to give him a chance against Carrarese Calcio 1908 .
And it couldn't have been a better time to make his debut, as not only did Sassuolo win by 0-2, but Moldovan also managed to keep a clean sheet. Something that hasn't happened all season, and which reflects that the Romanian is still a good goalkeeper with guarantees. Something that, due to the presence of JanOblak , could not be reflected at the Metropolitano defending the colours of Atlético de Madrid.
Meanwhile, in Madrid , Atlético are still celebrating their great form in defence after four consecutive games without conceding. The increase in the level of Jan Oblak and the Atlético defence has helped Diego Pablo Simeone 's team to become a solid team again. It remains to be seen whether they maintain the same level in the Champions League as in La Liga , something that will be seen next Thursday against RB Leipzig from 9:00 p.m.