Atlético de Madrid has on its list of potential signings the names of young prospects who would be very useful for the future of the red-and-white team. One of the desires in the sports management is to rejuvenate the squad and be able to count on players who have room for growth at the Metropolitano. This is something that had been neglected in recent years, being one of the pending issues that still exist in the colchonero team.
For some time now, there is a player who is standing out in Germany and who has the interest of several big clubs on the European continent. However, according to the latest reports, Bayer Leverkusen under Xabi Alonso would have taken the lead to finalize his signing in the summer. He was a footballer who had been linked to the team led by Simeone for a long time, but it seems that this operation will not be completed.
Bayer Leverkusen Secures the Player
The aspirin team has grown significantly since Xabi Alonso arrived on the bench, achieving a double last season and reaching the Europa League final. Therefore, it has become a very attractive destination and it seems they have convinced the Algerian, Ibrahim Maza, to sign next summer. The 19-year-old striker is in the Second Division of Germany, scoring seven goals and providing five assists with Hertha Berlin in 26 matches played.
AC Milan was willing to pay 15 million euros in winter to secure his services, but Ibrahim Maza decided to stay. As reported by the outlet Kicker, his desire would be to stay in Germany, with two teams bidding for his transfer this year. Stuttgart had met with the forward's agent before their match against PSG in the Champions League, showing their strong interest.
Too Much Competition at the Metropolitano
The reality is that the forward position is not a priority for Atlético de Madrid and there would only be movements in that area to secure a great scorer. The name that has been strongly mentioned in recent months is Gyökeres who will leave Sporting de Portugal once the current season ends. It is also unclear what the future holds for Antoine Griezmann, who has a contract until 2026, but has not communicated his decision to continue.
Additionally, all the forwards are performing at a good level, whether as starters or from the bench, especially Alexander Sorloth and Ángel Correa. The main urgency will be the defense and midfield, areas where Simeone will need to incorporate quality players to continue competing for titles. This way, it seems that a player like Ibrahim Maza doesn't have much room in the red-and-white stronghold, opting for other options.