Atlético de Madrid have had a busy transfer market this summer, with important additions such as Conor Gallagher, Julián Álvarez and Robin Le Normand. However, despite these reinforcements, Diego Simeone was not completely satisfied. In the final hours of the transfer market, Gil Marín desperately tried to add another midfielder to strengthen the squad, but he was unable to do so. Now, everything points to them trying again in January.
A midfield in constant evolution
Atlético have a quality midfield, with names like Rodrigo De Paul, Koke, Conor Gallagher and the young prospect Pablo Barrios. However, the demands of the competitions have made Simeone insist on the need for an additional midfielder. Although De Paul is an important piece, the Argentine coach is looking for a reinforcement that will allow him to rotate with greater flexibility.
The signings that got away in the summer
During the final hours of the summer transfer market, Atlético de Madrid had several important names on their radar, such as Sofyan Amrabat and Matheus Nunes. Both players were close to joining the Metropolitano, but in the end, none of the negotiations came to fruition. Gil Marín, aware of the need to reinforce the midfield, did everything possible to close one of these signings. However, complications in the negotiations and the tight deadlines for the market closing prevented Atlético from completing the operation.
This situation has left Simeone with a well-balanced squad, but still with that "gap" in the midfield. For this reason, the club has already set its sights on the next winter transfer market.
January: the next window to strengthen
Everything points to Atlético de Madrid trying again in January to sign a midfielder who can bring freshness and solidity to the team. Gil Marín knows that this will be a crucial opportunity to strengthen the squad for the second half of the season. The fight in several competitions requires having a squad deep enough to withstand the load of matches.
The reinforcement in midfield would also allow key players such as Rodrigo De Paul and Koke to rest more. This signing could be the differential factor that allows Atlético to compete at the highest level both in LaLiga and in Europe.