Atletico Madrid are expecting to be busy this summer, and one of the primary objectives is to finally get Thomas Lemar off the books. Lemar joined Atleti
Atletico Madrid are keen to sign a new defensive midfielder, and a shortlist has started to be compiled by the club’s sporting department. At this stage, there are a couple of names closer to home that feature in their thoughts.
In recent weeks, it has been reported that Atletico Madrid are looking to sign a new central midfielder in January – this is despite the arrival of Conor Gallagher during the summer, as well as the increased prominence of Pablo Barrios.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Lemar has endured a gruesome past year, hampered by multiple injuries following an Achilles’ tendon issue. The only player not to have made his debut in Diego Simeone’s squad so far, he has gone 13 months without competitive action.
Atletico Madrid have received a preseason training boost with France international Thomas Lemar back in action. Lemar’s 2023/24 campaign was brutally ended just weeks after the season kick off due to an Achilles tendon rupture in September 2023.
Atletico Madrid are prepared to keep France international Thomas Lemar at the club this summer. Lemar’s 2023/24 campaign was ended just weeks after the season kick off on the back of suffering an Achilles tendon rupture in September.
Atletico Madrid are preparing to sign a new defensive midfielder in January, following long-term injuries to Thomas Lemar and Pablo Barrios. A younger profile is wanted by Diego Simeone, and Sporting Director Andrea Berta has been compiling a list of appropriate targets.
Following long-term injuries to Thomas Lemar and Pablo Barrios, Atletico Madrid are primed to enter the transfer market in January in order to sign a new midfielder.
Thomas Lemar’ Achilles tendon injury against Valencia earlier this season has ruled the Frenchman out for the vast majority of the 2023-24 campaign. It