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Atletico Madrid are looking to sell one of the most expensive signings in their history

Atletico Madrid need to get rid of players for the last reinforcements

The 2024/2025 season has kicked off for Atlético de Madrid, and the atmosphere at the Metropolitano is full of anticipation. Atlético fans are looking forward to the new additions, with several high-profile signings that promise to strengthen the team in all its lines. The sporting management, headed by Andrea Berta, has worked during the summer to create a competitive squad that can fight in all competitions.

Thomas Lemar is on the starting ramp

The new names that have joined the new project have generated an atmosphere of optimism, although they have also forced the club to make difficult decisions regarding departures. With the arrival of these reinforcements, Atlético de Madrid must carry out a series of departures in order to be able to deal with the signings that are still pending. The need to free up wages and make room for final moves in the market has put several players on the way out.

The first words of a Simeone 'signing': Thomas Lemar, back
A way out is being sought for Thomas Lemar | Atlético de Madrid

The name of Thomas Lemar has begun to sound strongly as one of the footballers that the club is looking to give an exit to in this transfer market. The Frenchman, who arrived at Atlético in 2018 from AS Monaco as one of the great promises of Europe, has not met the expectations that were had on him. Despite having shown glimpses of his talent, irregularity and injuries have been key in his time as a rojiblanco.

The club is looking to get rid of Thomas Lemar in order to make new signings

With a contract until 2027, this summer is considered to be the right time to find a way out that benefits all parties. However, Atlético de Madrid's top brass have made it clear that Lemar will only leave the team if an offer is received that is satisfactory for both parties. It is not about selling at any price, but about finding a solution that allows the player to relaunch his career and the club to obtain financial compensation for his transfer.

Meanwhile, Simeone continues to count on Lemar in training and matches, giving him another opportunity to show his quality. The Argentine coach values the Frenchman's professionalism and assures that, if his departure does not finally come to fruition, he will continue to have a role in the squad. Lemar's situation remains up in the air, but what is certain is that Atlético de Madrid will move cautiously to address the remaining signings.

The club is looking to maintain the necessary balance between arrivals and departures in a season that promises to be exciting. After the exciting signings they have made, the club will try to bring in at least one more defender. We will see if Thomas Lemar is the key piece to make the latest signings possible.