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Türkiye returns to the charge for one of Simeone's pillars: Antoine Griezmann, attentive

Besiktas has not lost hope of signing one of Atlético de Madrid's most important players

Atlético Madrid cannot rule out any move before the transfer window closes. Especially important will be the departure section, where many players are still in the spotlight. In fact, several Turkish media are reporting that Besiktas would be willing to take one of Simeone's trusted men.

At the moment, the red-and-white team 's forward line has a large number of pieces for the start of the season. Joao Felix is the top priority for the sporting management to find a way out, but there are other options on the same path. Ángel Correa is another of the footballers whose future has been permanently up in the air for several years now, although without being consummated.

Türkiye returns for Angel Correa

The moment in which the Rosario striker came closest to leaving Atlético de Madrid was in the last winter transfer market. Ángel Correa was not having an easy season , both in terms of sport and in his personal life. For this reason, he was willing to accept an offer from Saudi Arabia to change his surroundings and begin a new challenge.

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Türkiye returns for the signing of Angel Correa | Atlético de Madrid

However, the red-and-white team never received a satisfactory offer and the Argentine had to stay at the Metropolitano . From that moment on, it was when Ángel Correa 's best form was seen, who finished the season as an undisputed starter. However, his future has always been up in the air since that frustrated departure to AC Milan a few years ago, but he has proven to be a very decisive player.

Now, according to reports from Turkey , Besiktas are willing to pay 18 million euros to sign him. The Ottoman team is already negotiating with the striker to close a deal in the next few days. However, the ball will be in Angel Correa's court, who will have to decide if he wants to leave Atlético de Madrid .

A pillar for Simeone

At the end of last season, the Atlético coach wanted to praise the work of his compatriot after returning to the starting line-up. Simeone admitted that Ángel Correa could be at Atlético de Madrid until he considers it appropriate, giving him a lot of confidence on the pitch. In fact, he positively highlighted his numbers in the offensive aspect, despite not being a very regular player.

On the other hand, Ángel Correa has a very specific role, a role that would be very difficult to find in the transfer market . He is a player who has assumed his secondary role and who is capable of contributing more than anyone else coming off the bench. Whatever the case, it will be up to the player himself to decide whether to change teams or continue to be key next season.