Atlético de Madrid maintains its policy of recruiting young talents and has set its sights on one from the South American U-20 Championship, which is taking place in Venezuela. In this tournament, one of the biggest revelations has been Ian Subiabre, who is establishing himself as one of the great promises of Argentine soccer.
The young 18-year-old forward has been key in the performance of the Argentine national team. So far, he has scored two goals in the competition, one against Brazil and another against Chile, showing his great ability to appear in decisive moments. His talent, speed, and ability to disrupt have made him an essential piece in the Albiceleste's scheme.
Ian Subiabre belongs to River Plate and has already had the opportunity to debut in the first team, which confirms the club's confidence in his projection. His release clause would be set at 30 million euros, a more than considerable figure for a player of his age, but it reflects the potential he has ahead.
Atlético closely follows his steps
The Colchonero club has closely followed the player's evolution in this tournament. Atlético's sports management has been characterized in recent years by betting on young South American talents, and Subiabre fits perfectly into that profile. His dual nationality, Argentine and Chilean, could facilitate his arrival in European soccer in administrative terms.
River Plate has no intention of parting with him in the short term and intends to continue developing his talent in the Argentine first division before making the definitive leap to Europe. Atlético de Madrid knows that the strong South American market is an inexhaustible source of talent and doesn't want to let one of the emerging gems of Argentine soccer slip away.
One of Argentina's gems
Although there is still no formal offer, the Rojiblanco club's monitoring is constant, and it is not ruled out that contacts may intensify in the coming months. The team led by DiegoSimeone has demonstrated in the past its ability to enhance young players arriving from South America.
Cases like those of Sergio Agüero, Ángel Correa are clear examples of how Atlético de Madrid has been able to integrate Argentine soccer promises into its structure. Ian Subiabre is a footballer who has all the qualities to succeed and build a career in Europe. His speed, dribbling, and goal-scoring instinct make him an interesting profile for the big clubs of the old continent.
Now, it only remains to see if Atlético de Madrid takes the definitive step to secure his services. The reports are excellent, and the Colchoneros know the talent of the River Plate player, but they will not make a decision until summer.