Atlético de Madrid is starting to run out of time in its eternal search for a midfield reinforcement, needing to find a player who meets its demands. Simeone's desire is to incorporate a piece that can provide immediate performance and stay at the club for more than six months. Many names have emerged in recent weeks, some young prospects and other more veteran players.
Among all of them, there is one that already made a strong impression in the past and, according to various media, has always been very much to the liking of the red-and-white coach. He doesn't have an easy situation at his current club and, moreover, has been at the center of the storm for several days due to a possible exit, although it hasn't been finalized. It's a great market opportunity for the mattress team, as he fits the profile that has been sought for so long at the Metropolitano.
Another World Champion for Simeone
Atlético de Madrid has several players in its team who have been able to win at least one World Cup with their respective countries. The latest were the Argentinians, with champions Rodrigo de Paul, Nahuel Molina, Ángel Correa, and Julián Alvarez, signed in the summer. To all of them could be added a Leandro Paredes whose situation in Roma is very complicated and is willing to leave Italy.
A possible return to Boca Juniors has been rumored for days, although Argentine media suggest that the midfielder hasn't replied to that offer. In fact, until the player himself agrees to go to Buenos Aires, there will be no negotiations with the Roman club for a potential transfer. In that context, it wouldn't be strange for Atlético de Madrid to activate that option again, as Leandro Paredes was already a past desire.
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He didn't have the expected performance at PSG and Juventus, at which point a possible move to the red-and-white team started to gain traction. In fact, many media outlets claimed that Simeone himself had spoken with the midfielder to convince him to come to Spain. He is 30 years old and, although he has accumulated many minutes in Roma, he isn't having the same prominence as last season, something that displeases him.
The sports management is looking for a signing that fits its economic limitations and can provide immediate performance, something that closely aligns with Leandro Paredes. Obviously, there are no signs that this option will be reactivated, at least while there are other names on the table. However, it's a high-level alternative that could help Simeone provide more balance to his team for the coming months.