It was an open secret and today it has been confirmed that Marcos Paulo is once again going out on loan from Atlético de Madrid. The young Brazilian talent will try his luck in the Belgian second division wearing the Racing White Daring Molenbeek shirt. This summer, he had joined Fernando Torres in training while he resolved his future.
Marcos Paulo arrived at the red-and-white team in 2021 as one of Fluminense 's great promises. However, all the loans he has experienced in recent years have not helped him adapt and recover his best level. Now, the Belgian team has a purchase option in case they want to keep the striker permanently.
Goodbye to Marcos Paulo
The reality with the Brazilian player is that no Atlético de Madrid fan has been able to see his true level. He arrived in the summer of 2021 and had his big chance in the traditional friendly that the colchoneros play against Numancia . In that match, Marcos Paulo missed a penalty in the shootout that would end up deciding the title, not having any more opportunities under Simeone .
Since then, he has been on numerous loan spells both in Spain and abroad, trying to regain his best form. He left for Famalicao in Portugal, then for Mirandés in the Second Division, and São Paulo was his last destination. He suffered a cruciate ligament tear and has been out of action for several months, returning to Madrid this summer.
Although he had some training sessions under Fernando Torres , the reality was that a new destination was being sought for him. It will be at RWDN , a team that plays in the second division of Belgium and that has an option to buy him for the future. It is a considerable drop in level for Marcos Paulo , but the Brazilian needs to find consistency as soon as possible.
More departures for Simeone
There are still a few farewells to be made in the first team, especially when it comes to Simeone 's discards. Santiago Mouriño is very close to leaving for Deportivo Alavés , although the rojiblancos have an option to buy him back. Another who is on the way out is Javi Galán , although none of the clubs interested in him have been able to reach an agreement with Atlético de Madrid .
Arthur Vermeeren landed yesterday at Leipzig on loan, although with an option to buy that would be mandatory if certain conditions are met. Moldovan has already travelled to Italy and the colchoneros are looking for a new goalkeeper to be Jan Oblak 's backup. Another who could leave is Thomas Lemar, although at the Metropolitano they are aware that this is the most difficult situation to resolve.