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Atlético de Madrid faces the end of the transfer window with a clear situation: the departure of Javi Galán. The Extremaduran full-back is not in Diego Simeone's plans, and the club sees his exit as crucial to make way for Nico González, whose transfer has already been agreed with Juventus under a loan with an obligation to buy in the future.
Galán's case has been evident in recent weeks. He has had minimal minutes this season, with only token participation against Elche and no presence at Mendizorroza or Cornellà. For the Argentine coach, the left flank has more established players like Hancko, who is already a starter, while Ruggeri waits for his chance on the bench. Faced with this situation, Galán finds himself without a place and with the exit door practically open.
Javi Galán does not fit into Simeone's plans and Atlético needs his position
Moreover, the situation has an economic backdrop. Atlético's transfer market has been affected by salary limit constraints, which required finding solutions to accommodate Nico's arrival. As reported by Marca, even though initially selling Galán did not seem essential, the club knows that freeing up his position would greatly facilitate financial balance. Not only that, it would also provide the player with valuable playing time in a championship where he could increase his value.
In this regard, interest from the Premier League is crucial. Galán has several offers on the table, but one in particular appeals to him more than the others. The English football, with its competitive pace and international showcase, becomes the most enticing option for a player in need of revitalizing his career. Those close to the player acknowledge that a decision will be made soon, and Atlético is pressing for an immediate outcome.

The priority for the board is to finalize Nico González's deal. The commitment to the young Argentine midfielder is total: the club has devised a plan that includes a loan until 2026 and an obligation to buy until 2030 if he reaches a set number of minutes. However, completing the move requires clearing a spot in the squad. Galán, who never quite convinced Simeone, appears to be the main casualty.
On the other hand, Atlético also considered offers for Gallagher, who is sought after in England, although none of the offers met the demanded 50 million. This leaves the full-back as the most likely candidate to leave the red and white club in these final days of the window.
Everything indicates that, barring an unexpected turn of events, Javi Galán will end his spell at Atlético de Madrid in the next few hours. His departure will definitively open the doors for Nico González, a move that excites both the coaching staff and the fans. The conclusion is clear: Galán is not in Simeone's plans, and his exit is the key to the new signing.
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