Rafa Marquez creates another problem at Atletico

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Obed Vargas faces a complicated situation after becoming a signing for Atlético de Madrid just 7 months ago. Everything has changed, and it seems that he could leave in January. Rafa Márquez, coach of Mexico, has publicly asked the 21-year-old midfielder to find another club to get playing time after not featuring yet this season with the red and white team.

The message came after the 1-1 draw against Peru, a match in which Vargas started for the Mexican National Team. While he maintains international prominence, his situation with Diego Simeone is very different: he has played 0 official minutes with Atlético so far this season.

Rafa Márquez Requests Minutes for Obed Vargas

Rafa Márquez was directly asked about the player's situation after the match against Peru. The coach explained that he believes it would be beneficial for Vargas to play regularly for another team to continue his development.

The coach also reiterated this idea during his post-match intervention. Márquez praised Vargas' daily attitude and stated that the feedback from Madrid is positive, but he made it clear that the player needs to compete more frequently.

The trust of the Mexican National Team contrasts with his participation at Atlético. Vargas was included in Márquez's first call-up as coach and had minutes against Colombia before starting against Peru.

His involvement with Mexico comes after a World Cup where he played 65 minutes in three games. Now, under Márquez's leadership, the midfielder is finding a role that he currently lacks at his club.

Atlético de Madrid Has Yet to Give Him Minutes

Obed Vargas joined Atlético de Madrid from Seattle Sounders and signed a contract until June 30, 2030. Before moving to Spain, he had played 158 official matches, scoring 8 goals and 11 assists, during his time in American soccer.

In the previous season, he found playing time after joining during the winter transfer window. He managed to participate in 13 games and around 750 minutes in total, but the scenario has changed since the start of the 2026/27 season.

Vargas was left out of Simeone's initial squad lists and then began to feature on the bench, although without taking to the field. The competition in midfield has limited his opportunities during the early matches.

His departure was considered during the last transfer window. Alavés, Getafe, and Sevilla were among the clubs interested in signing the Mexican, but none of the possibilities materialized before the Spanish window closed.

January Emerges as a New Option for Obed Vargas

The situation now returns to square one. Vargas has a long-term contract, and Atlético retains his rights until 2030, so a loan would allow the player to accumulate minutes without the red and white club having to definitively part ways with him.

Rafa Márquez's words increase the sporting pressure around his future. The coach wants players who have continuity ahead of the upcoming commitments for the Mexican National Team, while Vargas continues to be unused under Simeone this season.

The next January transfer window emerges as an important date for Obed Vargas. If his situation remains unchanged in the coming months, Atlético de Madrid will once again have to reconsider a departure that was close to happening in the summer.

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