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Confirmed: Simeone wants another striker and he is in Madrid, Julián Alvarez gives the OK

The red-and-white club is considering the option of bringing in an old acquaintance

Simeone and Atlético de Madrid are keeping an eye on one of the most promising forwards in Spanish football: Sergio Camello. After his outstanding season at Rayo Vallecano and his key participation with the Spanish national team, the young attacker has returned to the radar of the Colchoneros. With the possible departure of Samu Omorodion , Atlético is seriously considering exercising the option to buy back Camello.

Camel in the sights of Atlético de Madrid

Sergio Camello , at 23 years old, has proven to be a forward with a lot of potential. His start to the season with Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga 2024-2025 has been explosive, scoring one of the goals in the victory against Real Sociedad at Anoeta. Simeone, who has always known how to take advantage of young talent, sees Camello as a natural option to reinforce Atlético's attack.

Sergio Camello secures Rayo Vallecano's first win of the season
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The club from Madrid had already had their eye on Camello for some time. His performance at the Olympic Games, where he scored two crucial goals for the Spanish national team, has convinced Atlético. For this reason, Simeone has given the green light to the possibility of Camello returning to Atlético if Omorodion's departure is confirmed.

The Camello buyback: a strategic move

Atlético have been smart to maintain a buyback option for Camello, a strategy that could pay off in the short term. Although the young striker is performing at a high level at Rayo Vallecano, his future could be linked again to the club that saw him grow up. The plan is clear: if Omorodion leaves , Atlético would execute the buyback of Camello to ensure they have depth in their offensive line.

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Camel celebrating | SeFutbol

The option of bringing Camello back depends not only on the player's performance, but also on the internal situation at Atlético. Simeone knows that the season is long and that he needs forwards who can bring freshness and dynamism in key matches.

Camello's return to Atlético de Madrid would be an interesting move for both the player and the club. For Camello, it would be a golden opportunity to show that he is ready to compete at the highest level and establish himself in an elite team like Atlético. For his part, Simeone would have a young striker, hungry for success, who has already shown his quality in LaLiga and in international competitions.