Atlético de Madrid still have work to do to finalise their squad for the start of LaLiga. The sporting management is still looking for a defender who can play on the left and replace Mario Hermoso. In fact, the future of the Spanish player remains a mystery after leaving the Metropolitano as a free agent.
Mario Hermoso has had numerous teams interested this summer, but has not yet signed for any. Now, a new door opens for him in the Premier League , although the centre-back also has a series of demands. For now, there is one week left until the league championships start and the former Atletico player is still without a team.
Unknown by Mario Hermoso
The defender was one of Simeone's undisputed pillars since Reinildo was seriously injured at the beginning of 2023. Since last summer, Atlético de Madrid tried to reach an agreement to renew Mario Hermoso , but the deal was not closed. The intention of the rojiblanco team was to achieve a significant reduction in his salary, just as had been done with Koke and Simeone himself.
Finally, the colchoneros team said goodbye to him through social networks, something that the footballer himself also did on Instagram . Now, already in the month of August, Mario Hermoso has still not signed with any club despite being a free agent. Another possibility has opened up in England, as Manchester United is looking for a replacement after Leny Yoro 's injury .
The Frenchman, a new signing this market, has suffered a serious injury and has had to undergo surgery. At the moment, according to sources in England , Mario Hermoso's demands are 6 million euros in salary and a three-year contract. For its part, Atlético de Madrid has not yet been able to find a reliable replacement for the Spaniard, although it is still looking.
Simeone's last piece
The squad is currently only missing a left-footed centre-back to be able to close the deal in this transfer market. However, it is not an easy task, as the favourite, David Hancko , is still training and playing friendlies with Feyenoord . The Dutch team has no intention of lowering its financial demands and has launched a final offer from the Metropolitano .
In addition, other names are already beginning to emerge as possible alternatives in case the Slovakian's arrival falls through. Players such as Aymeric Laporte , Alderete or Murillo are options that are on the table in the final days of the transfer window. Atlético de Madrid will debut in LaLiga on the 19th against Villarreal , a moment by which Simeone wants to have his entire team at full strength.