The reason why Atlético rules out Yannick Carrasco's return

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Atlético de Madrid has put an end to the rumors that placed Yannick Carrasco back at the Metropolitano. Despite the comments in recent days, the club completely rules out the possibility of a third stage for the Belgian winger in the team led by Diego Simeone.

From the sports management, led by Carlos Bucero, it is emphasized that there has been no contact with the player's entourage, and his return is not considered in the immediate plans.

The need for a dribbler who can unbalance in tight matches is evident. At the beginning of this season, Atlético has shown difficulties in overwhelming opponents who lock themselves in defensively. The statistics are clear: in the first two league matches, the red and white team attempted 38 dribbles, with only a 42% success rate. Against Elche, the number was even lower: 21 dribbles attempted, with only six completed. The lack of wing play is evident, but the club is opting for other solutions.

The return of Carrasco to Atlético de Madrid is completely ruled out

The Carrasco option seemed to fit the desired profile: a player familiar with Cholo Simeone, accustomed to the Spanish league, and with experience at Atlético. However, according to MundoDeportivo, the plan is to rejuvenate the squad. The Belgian, at 32 years old and coming from the Saudi league, doesn't meet that criteria. Moreover, the financial and sporting priority is focused on other profiles that provide future potential.

Carrasco's story at Atlético has already been written in two chapters. He arrived in 2015 from AS Monaco and in his first spell played 126 games, scoring 20 goals and providing 16 assists, before heading to China in 2018 in a €30 million deal. His second return was in 2020, initially on loan and later with a permanent transfer worth €27 million. During that period, he played 140 matches, scoring 28 goals and 29 assists, being a key player in decisive moments, including the 2020/21 league title.

His move to Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia happened amidst the football boom in the country, with lucrative contracts hard to turn down. However, now, despite the temptation of a return, Atlético has decided to look in another direction. The club believes it would be a step backward in its squad renovation plan and sees it unfit to deviate from that path.

Carrasco will not don the red and white shirt again, at least for now. Despite his familiarity with the club, trust from the coach, and affection from the fans, the sports management has closed the door on his return. The team will need to explore other options to find the necessary wing play they crave.

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