At Atlético de Madrid, they will have to make decisions once this season ends and the summer transfer market opens. Beyond the possible reinforcements arriving at the Metropolitano, there are several players whose future is unclear and who might receive some offers. One of them is Ángel Correa, whose contract ends in 2026 and who has been close to leaving the red-and-white team in recent years.
He is one of the most important pieces in Simeone's plans, as there is no other footballer who can change a game coming off the bench. He has scored goals that have saved points for the colchonero team, but the threat of receiving a good offer is always on the table. In recent days, there is numerous information pointing to a club outside Europe being interested in taking the world champion this very year.
Ángel Correa, an Irreplaceable Piece
A widespread opinion among Atlético de Madrid fans is that it is very difficult to find a player similar to the Argentine in the market. Surely, he is the best substitute in the world, radically changing the dynamics of the red-and-white team when he has come on in the second half. He has 87 goals and 60 assists with the colchonero jersey, figures within reach of great forwards, but his contribution goes beyond that.
Simeone himself praised him in the press conference before the match against Athletic Club, valuing that he has accepted his role in the 10 years he has been in Spain. Now, his contract ends in 2026 and, although the intention is for him to continue, there is still the danger of an interesting offer coming his way. Ángel Correa has always been very grateful to the fans and the sports management, but the reality is that he has been close to leaving on several occasions.
Mexico Shows Interest in the World Champion
In recent years, different veteran stars have made the decision to leave Europe and try their luck in the Mexican league, something very common. In this case, it is pointed out that Rayados de Monterrey would be interested in Ángel Correa after recently signing a Sergio Ramos who was without a team. They also have in their squad familiar faces like Lucas Ocampos, Sergio Canales, or Oliver Torres, an Atlético de Madrid youth player who had a brief stint at the Vicente Calderón.
James Rodríguez also recently landed in Mexico, who was not having the desired prominence at Rayo Vallecano, opting to leave. Nothing is confirmed, but Ángel Correa could be the new target of a competition that continues to seek growth and surpass the MLS. Obviously, the decision would be in the hands of the Rosario native, who might seek a new challenge in his career after a decade of success.