The Atletico Madrid is looking for an attacker who can replace Joao Felix in the short term, taking into account that he will play for Chelsea until the end of the season on loan. Diego Pablo Simeone asked the board to incorporate a piece that could boost the offensive rotation and help the club achieve its objective: qualify for the next UEFA Champions League.
According to various media reports, Atlético de Madrid would have three names in its sights to arrive in this period. Here we tell you who they are:
Simeone’s 3 candidates to replace Joao Félix
Memphis Depay: He is the main objective due to his contractual situation and FC Barcelona would be open to letting him leave because Xavi Hernández does not have him. His contract ends in the summer of 2023 and they have not made him an offer to renew. The Dutch would be interested in going out. The problem is that the operation will not be so simple if there is not a good offer.
Dani Olmo: The Spanish midfielder has always been liked by Simeone, who sees him as an ideal option to change the chip and compete to the maximum in the short term. Dani Olmo ends his contract with RB Leipzig in the summer of 2024 and the German team wants to renew it, but the footballer’s position could facilitate his departure in the short term.
Nicholas Zaniolo: The Italian ends his contract in the summer of 2023 with Roma and there is no news about his renewal. The Italian is a profile that Cholo Simeone likes a lot because he is very versatile and has the conditions to accompany the attackers. The Italian club has to make a decision in the short term. Real Madrid is also interested in signing him at the request of Carlo Ancelotti.