The forward who continues to offer himself to Atlético Madrid

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Atlético de Madrid is back in the football debate spotlight thanks to Yannick Carrasco's statements, who has not hidden his desire to return to the club that marked an essential part of his career.

A name that was around Atlético in the last transfer window

During the recent transfer window, there was much talk about the role Carrasco could play in Atlético's sports structure as an alternative to reinforce the attack. However, the red and white team finally opted for Raspadori —signed from Napoli for around 26 million euros— and for Nico González, loaned from Juventus with a purchase option. Carrasco admits that "there is always some truth in everything that is said, and some that is not," and that his name still appears amid rumors due to his career and continuity in active football.

Carrasco at Al-Shabab: stability with an eye on Europe

Currently, Yannick plays for Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia, a team with whom he has a contract until June 30, 2027. At 32, he acknowledges that "today I am here, but in football, you never know where you might be tomorrow." According to MARCA, although his immediate focus is his current club, he does not rule out a return to Europe or a reappearance in the Champions League, while keeping alive the emotional bond with Atlético: "If a club that is in your heart calls you, you always have to be open to coming back home."

H3: Emotional link with Atlético

It is noticeable how Carrasco emphasizes that—despite the distance—he remains closely interested in the results and evolution of his former club: "Atlético is in my heart. I follow every match." This emotional closeness allows him to leave the door open for a reunion if conditions are favorable.

What would Atlético need to bring back Carrasco?

From a squad perspective, Atlético has heavily invested in reinforcements this summer: seven signings totaling around 175 million euros. This reflects ambition and pressure for immediate results.

Carrasco stresses that the goal "should be to qualify for the Champions League every season," as failing to meet that threshold creates a significant deficit for the club, as reported by Mundo Deportivo. He adds something revealing: "When you play at any club, you think about being a champion."

But Carrasco's return would require Atlético to make a strategic adjustment that combines youth with experience, maintains sporting and financial stability, and is open to revaluing figures that already know its DNA.

A homecoming with a special flavor?

The clues dropped by Carrasco do not seem to be mere speculations. His contract with Al-Shabab gives him room for future maneuver, and some rumors already link him to other European clubs. From a marketing, leadership, and fan connection perspective, the return of a player who left a mark could be an emotional boost for thousands of Atlético fans. While there is currently no concrete negotiation, Carrasco's statements compel Atlético to keep that option alive. Because coming "home" is not just a metaphor: it could resonate as a strategy with a red-and-white soul. And if that call comes, a bond that never quite ended between Atlético de Madrid and Yannick Carrasco could well be rekindled.

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