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Atletico Madrid is without a doubt one of the biggest disappointments in Europe this season. The Madrid entity, which is recognized as one of the great powers at the continental level, ranked last in its Champions League group, which included Porto, Club Brugge and Bayer Leverkusen.
Farewell to the highest European competition was like pouring a bowl of cold water on Diego Simeone’s head, but last Wednesday he also said goodbye to the King’s Cup against Real Madrid, and based on the 13 points that separate him from the La Liga leaders, the red team can bid farewell to the three titles. which he was looking forward to.
Simeone, on a hot plate
According to reports coming from Atletico Madrid, distrust is growing towards the personality of the Argentine coach who, although he managed to reach the Champions League final and win the league title, his future is unknown.
However, the Atletico Madrid defensive method that many people in the football world hate may have an expiration date in a short period of time, as Luis Enrique’s name hovers over the Metropolitano’s bench.
And according to the donbalob portal, Luis Enrique will ask his new club to get rid of some players who will not help him achieve his goals. Meanwhile, the aforementioned source reports that Enrique will arrive with a controversial signing under his arm: Ferran Torres.
According to the Catalan newspaper Sport, Ferran Torres is on the agenda of Atletico Madrid as a prospect for next season. The Spanish winger, who is facing a very complicated situation in Barcelona, can change his mind, starting next June, on the same path as Memphis Depay.
However, even though Juan Laporta and his board know this is an impossible task, Barcelona aspire to recoup the €55m they invested in Ferran Torres in January 2022. As for Xavi, he had already given the go-ahead for his departure, and confirmed that financial matters It is the only barrier to selling it.
Source: El Nacional
