Luck has not been with us Diego Pablo Simeone in the final stages of the Champions League that he played with his beloved Atlético Madrid, of which he was also a part when he was a footballer. At the helm of the colchonero team, he has been very close to touching glory with the ‘Orejona’, but the Argentine knows more than anyone that trying is within his philosophy that he maintains to this day. And precisely, during the preseason, Atlético confirmed up to four important signings to reinforce the team and give alternatives to ‘Cholo’.
Between old players and newcomers, the coach will have to organize the starting team and make a decision that will lead to a start on the right foot in the upcoming season. The first to arrive at Cívitas Metropolitano were Robin Le Normand y Alexander Sorlothafter weeks of negotiation. The same thing happened in the last few hours with Julián Álvarez and Conor Gallagher, the latter doing everything possible to disassociate himself from the Chelsea and thus try out a new league.
Conor Gallagher is now an Atletico fan
The wait is over for the English midfielder and his trip was a success. Gallagher He set out for Madrid to comply with the protocols for the signing, although this is taking a while to resolve some details. Meanwhile, the England international visited Cívitas; it should be noted that the former Chelsea player will sign until June 2029.
Conor Gallagher visited Cívitas @Metropolitan while Atlético de Madrid and Chelsea FC finalize his transfer. pic.twitter.com/yKDEl9v3LA
— Atletico Madrid (@Atleti) August 9, 2024
The addition of Julian Alvarez
He Atlético has given himself the luxury of convincing Julian Alvarez that with Simeone His place is assured in the starting line-up. The Argentine star immediately communicated his decision to Manchester City to become the new pupil of ‘Cholo’. The cost is around 75 million euros, not counting the 20 in variables. In this way, the former River Plate is already planning his itinerary to head to Spain.
Simeone’s eleven
With the confirmation of the new additions, Atletico Madrid already has a solid eleven capable of competing in the Champions League to even conquer it. It is the only title that ‘Cholo’ is missing and this eleven that he put together ‘Score 90’ you can’t lose: Jan Oblak; Robin Le Normand, Jose Maria Gimenez, Axel Witsel; Rodrigo De Paul, Conor Gallagher, Samuel Lino, Nahuel Molina; Julian Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann y Alexander Sorloth.
