Atlético de Madrid had one of their main objectives to find a great goalscorer in the market who could replace Álvaro Morata. The Spanish striker had had his best season on an individual level, scoring 21 goals with the Madrid club. After numerous options and several months of negotiation, the chosen one was Alexander Sorloth.
The Norwegian striker was the second top scorer in the Spanish championship last season, reaching 23 goals . Currently, he is making a very good impression on the pitch, making two starts and making his debut as a goalscorer. However, he still has to fully adapt to what Simeone needs, and he already has a very clear objective for the coming months.
Alexander Sorloth shows ambition
At Atlético de Madrid it was very clear that they needed to bring in a great goalscorer to compete for all the titles. The favourite had always been Dovbyk , one of the revelations of last season and winner of the Pichichi Trophy . However, the Ukrainian criticised the sporting project of the red-and-white team and Alexander Sorloth ended up being the chosen one .
The Norwegian striker has scored 26 goals for Villarreal, none of them from the penalty spot. The player has always been very grateful for the opportunity that the club has given him, scoring twice in pre-season. In addition, he was quick to find the net once the season started, making his debut in the first matchday against Villarreal .
Although there is a lot of competition in the attacking area, Alexander Sorloth has already made two starts, scored one goal and made one assist in the last match. It should be noted that the red-and-white team has also signed Julián Alvarez this summer, a highly sought-after striker. In this context, the Norwegian's desire is to be able to match his records from last season, something that generates a lot of excitement at the Metropolitano .
A footballer with commitment
There are certainly better strikers in European football, but very few with the commitment and ambition of Alexander Sorloth . He was one goal away from winning the Pichichi Trophy last year, and he is looking for redemption this season. It will not be easy for him to become a regular in Simeone 's plans, although he is already on a good path.
Despite being a substitute, he made the most of his minutes in the Bilbao game, providing the assist for Ángel Correa to secure the win. In addition, he has been one of the players who has created the most chances for Atlético de Madrid in these first few games, which is more than important. Now, he has left for Norway, but his best goal-scoring skills are expected once the September international break is over.