Atlético de Madrid are going through a difficult time with one of their star signings: Nahuel Molina. The Argentine right-back has not been able to live up to the level demanded by Diego Simeone. His performance has been inconsistent since last season, and now, both at Atlético and with the national team, Molina seems to have lost the trust of his coaches.
A signing that does not meet expectations
When Nahuel Molina arrived at Atlético de Madrid, he was expected to be the one to solve the problems at right back. The team needed a player capable of combining defensive solidity with offensive projection, something he had shown in Italy. Simeone was betting heavily on the Argentine, confident that his style would fit perfectly into the club's system. However, the reality has been very different.
Molina has had problems adapting to Simeone's system. His performance has left much to be desired, with defensive errors and little contribution in attack. The fans, who initially saw him as a player capable of making the difference, now view him with concern. The poor form he has shown has led the Argentine coach to make drastic decisions, even opting for other alternatives in that position.
The situation in the Argentine national team
Molina's poor form is not only visible at Atlético de Madrid. In the Argentine national team, where he had been a regular in the starting eleven, his performance has also declined. Recently, he has lost his starting position in Scaloni's team, which shows that his poor form is not an isolated problem at the club.
This loss of confidence in his national team has also raised doubts about his future at international level. Molina, who was seen as a key player in the Albiceleste's set-up, is now struggling to regain a place in the XI.
Enrique Cerezo and the ultimatum
Faced with this situation, Enrique Cerezo, president of Atlético de Madrid, has begun to lose patience. The club invested a considerable amount to secure Molina's services, and the return that was expected from that investment is far from being met. At the red-and-white club they are clear that if a good offer were to arrive for him, selling him is a more than valid option, seeing that his level is not improving.
Although his market value has dropped, there is still interest from some clubs, especially in Europe. If a suitable offer were to arrive, Atlético would not hesitate to let Molina go, putting an end to a period that, so far, has been disappointing for both parties.