New definitive sale at Atlético de Madrid

Santiago Mouriño will be the next player to leave Atlético de Madrid during this hectic summer transfer window. The Uruguayan center-back, who impressed both during his loan spell at Zaragoza last season and in the pre-season with the red and whites, is set to join Deportivo Alavés in a deal worth around two million euros. Mouriño has already traveled to Vitoria to finalize the agreement, which will be a permanent transfer, albeit with a buy-back option for Atlético, opening the door to a possible return.

No place due to competition

Despite his notable performance, the competitive squad of Atlético, reinforced by signings such as Robin Le Normand and Clément Lenglet, alongside players like Giménez, Azpilicueta, and Witsel in defense, made it difficult for Mouriño to secure opportunities in the first team. For this reason, the Madrid club decided to take advantage of Alavés' interest to finalize a sale, turning down other loan options from Getafe or Sporting de Braga. In Vitoria, the 22-year-old center-back will seek to establish himself in La Liga and prove he can be a key figure in the babazorro team's defense.

Mouriño's departure not only offers him a growth opportunity at Alavés, but also allows Atlético to adjust its wage bill, as reported by the newspaper MARCA. With his exit, the costs of his contract, which was valid until 2028, are released, making it easier for the definitive incorporation of Clément Lenglet, whose transfer from Barcelona amounted to four million euros. Mouriño, who arrived in Madrid from Racing Club de Uruguay for under three million, will now aim to shine at Mendizorroza and, who knows, perhaps return one day to the Metropolitano with more experience and maturity.

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