Atletico Madrid's terrible signing of Sorloth

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The start of the 2024-2025 season has been stormy for Atlético de Madrid, and at the center of the storm is Alexander Sørloth. The Norwegian forward, who arrived at the team with high expectations after a standout spell at Villarreal, has been the target of severe criticism from the colchonero fans.

In his first 10 matches wearing the red and white shirt, he has only managed to contribute with one goal and two assists, a performance that has raised concerns among the supporters, many of whom openly question his signing. Sørloth's €32 million transfer, coupled with the sale of the young promise Samu Omorodion to Porto, has left a bitter taste, and the Nigerian forward has only increased frustration in Madrid with his standout displays in Portugal.

Atlético de Madrid fans' patience wearing thin

At 28 years old, Sørloth arrived with a reputation as a goalscorer after a remarkable campaign at Villarreal where he scored 23 goals, falling just one short of LaLiga's top scorer, Artem Dovbyk. This performance attracted Atlético's interest, as they saw him as the piece that could revitalize their attack. However, reality has been far different, and his contribution so far has been lackluster, both in LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League. In the eight domestic league games played, the Norwegian has struggled to adapt to Diego Simeone's style of play, while in the two European matches, he has almost gone unnoticed, contributing to the recent 4-0 defeat against Benfica.

The shadow of Omorodion looms over the Wanda Metropolitano. Many fans believe Atlético made a serious mistake in parting ways with such a promising player, who at 19 years old is shining at Porto, quickly becoming a key player for the Portuguese side. Meanwhile, Sørloth continues to search for his best form, triggering growing impatience among the supporters, who question his ability to lead the rojiblanco attack. The lack of chemistry with his teammates and the inability to convert crucial chances have led many to wonder if his signing was a gamble too risky.

Simeone is also under pressure. The fans not only view Sørloth's performance with skepticism but also begin to doubt the decisions of the Argentine coach. The humiliating result against Benfica in the Champions League has amplified criticism toward the team, which appears to lack identity and sharpness in attack. In this context, Sørloth's figure has been exposed as one of the main issues, and time is starting to work against him.

Despite everything, the club and coaching staff believe that the Norwegian forward can turn the situation around. Simeone has publicly defended his player, arguing that he needs time to adapt to a different tactical scheme and the demands of a club competing on all fronts. However, pressure keeps mounting, and Atlético cannot afford more stumbles if they aim to stay in the title race.

Fans' patience is wearing thin, and Sørloth will need to show soon that he has what it takes to lead the rojiblanco attack; otherwise, the noise of the criticisms could become deafening. The comparison with Omorodion will remain an uncomfortable shadow, and the Nigerian forward has become, for many, a reflection of what Atlético could have had but let slip away.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El pésimo fichaje de Sorloth por el Atlético de Madrid