Atlético reactivates its interest in a long-time desire of Cholo Simeone

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Diego Pablo Simeone has a clear priority for the transfer market: Alan Varela. The Argentine coach has pointed to the midfielder from Oporto as the key piece that Atlético de Madrid needs to strengthen the midfield. After a summer where several areas were reinforced, the defensive midfield remains a pending issue, and Simeone seeks to cover it with a player who fits his playing philosophy.

Varela, 23 years old, has caught Simeone's attention for his ability to recover balls and distribute play from a deeper position. Since his arrival at Oporto from Boca Juniors for 12 million euros, the Argentine has accumulated important minutes and shown consistent performance, making him a top priority for the mattress maker's coach.

Simeone wants to sign Alan Varela

Atlético has already tried to sign other midfielders like Arthur Vermeeren, without success, and the options considered by the former sporting director, Andrea Berta, did not convince Cholo. Currently, Simeone has been forced to improvise with players like Pablo Barrios and Rodrigo de Paul in defensive duties, while Axel Witsel, who could play that role, has been used more frequently as a center back.

The lack of a specialized defensive midfielder has left an evident gap in the red and white scheme, and Simeone is confident that Alan Varela could be the ideal solution. However, the club will have to assess the economic viability of the operation and compete with other interested parties for the player, whose potential is still on the rise.

With the team fighting on multiple fronts, reinforcing the midfield is an urgent need, and everything points to Varela being the name on Atlético's agenda for the next transfer window.

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