The situation of Thomas Lemar is more complex than it seems, as the player hasn't felt like a footballer for a long time. His serious injury in September 2023 forced him to be out for more than a year without playing an official match, although he did add some minutes in the preseason last summer. However, to date, he has only been able to participate in three matches, two of which were in the Copa del Rey against Vic and Elche, much weaker opponents.
In the summer market, they tried to find him a new destination, something that was impossible due to his physical problems and the high salary he has. He signed his last renewal until 2027, and in the colchonero team, they are beginning to consider that it is better to lose less money by accepting a simple loan. This way, they could save part of the French player's salary, easing the wage limit and freeing up a spot in the team until summer.
Offers to Thomas Lemar
For several years, the player's role at Atlético de Madrid has been very minimal, losing prominence due to injuries and the inconsistency shown on the field. His last great season was 2020-21, in which he had some importance with Simeone's change of scheme, acting as an attacking midfielder. However, the rest of the seasons have followed the usual pattern of physical problems and poor performance, making him a candidate to leave the team.
So far, apparently, there have only been two offers that can be considered interesting for Thomas Lemar, one from Europe and another from Asia. One of the destinations that have always bid for the Frenchman is Türkiye, a country where they offer very high salaries to players to convince them. In fact, other names from the rojiblanco team like Ángel Correa and Alexander Sorloth have also been tempted by Ottoman clubs, though without success.
Irrecoverable at the Metropolitano
It is true that Simeone has always shown a lot of confidence in Thomas Lemar, giving him the opportunity to play when he has been at 100%. Even so, a player with his background seems to have little solution in a club that wants to fight for all titles, having little prominence even as a substitute piece. It is not easy to find him another destination, but it is a goal that Carlos Bucero is trying to achieve in this winter market.
Additionally, his usual position at Atlético de Madrid is on the right wing, where Giuliano Simeone is being one of the great revelations of the season. Marcos Llorente also occupies that position, a player whose best version as a colchonero has been positioning himself near the rival area. Given this situation, it seems like a miracle that the Frenchman can make a place for himself again in such a competitive team.