Simeone's untouchables at Atlético de Madrid

Atletico Madrid is already beginning to plan its squad for the upcoming summer. Although many players are on the way out or their future is uncertain, Diego Simeone has made it clear who the key men are in his project. Seven players have been identified as essential and non-negotiable pieces for the next season: Jan Oblak, Marcos Llorente, Robin Le Normand, Pablo Barrios, Giuliano Simeone, Alexander Sorloth, and Julián Álvarez.

De Paul raises doubts:

This forms a solid base on which the Argentine coach intends to build his new team. The club is aware that there will be significant departures and tough decisions lie ahead. One of the most delicate situations is that of Rodrigo De Paul. Despite his contract running until 2026 and his remarkable performance, the midfielder has not yet reached an agreement to extend his contract. The club does not rule out a sale if a convincing offer arises. The world champion aims to capitalize on his excellent season, while Atletico considers whether to meet his demands or cash in on him.

Offers will be considered:

Meanwhile, players like José María Giménez, Nahuel Molina, and even Conor Gallagher could leave if interesting offers come in. Additionally, footballers like Javi Galán are already on the transfer list despite having valid contracts, and Koke and Griezmann are taking on more secondary roles, though they still hold significance within the team.

With that said, Simeone has already set the path: seven players are deemed essential, and from there, everything is under review at Atletico as they prepare for a new restructuring.

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