The two exits that Atleti couldn't close... unless a surprise

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With the conclusion of the LALIGA EA Sports transfer window, Atlético de Madrid can boast of maintaining a positive balance in terms of player arrivals and departures. However, despite the rumors and speculations that marked the final hours of the market, Atlético did not manage to finalize any last-minute deals, neither in terms of incoming nor outgoing transfers.

Two players who seemed destined to leave the team were Javi Galán and Thomas Lemar. Both players have had a challenging start to the season, outside of Diego Simeone's main plans, which raised the expectation that they would find an exit in this transfer window. However, that possibility did not materialize.

Javi Galán and Lemar will stay at Atlético

The case of Javi Galán is striking. The full-back arrived at Atlético in the summer of 2023 with high expectations following his outstanding performances with Celta de Vigo. However, the competition in the red-and-white defense, where Simeone has opted for a back five, has left Galán without space. After a loan spell at Real Sociedad in the second half of last season, Galán has attracted interest from clubs like Getafe and Turkish teams such as Fenerbahçe and Besiktas. Despite these opportunities, no offer was enticing enough for Atlético to part ways with the player, who will continue in the squad, albeit with a secondary role.

On the other hand, Thomas Lemar's situation is even more complex. The French midfielder, who missed a significant part of last season due to an Achilles heel injury, had a promising preseason. However, "Cholo" Simeone considered his departure due to the overcrowding of players in his position. With a contract until 2027 and 30% of his rights belonging to Monaco in case of a future sale, Atlético failed to find an offer that met their expectations, so Lemar will also remain with the team, albeit in a less prominent role.

Despite the calm after the close of the transfer window, the situations of both players could resurface in winter, when the club will once again attempt to adjust its squad and balance its books. Both Galán and Lemar will remain under scrutiny, with the possibility that their futures will be defined in the next transfer window.

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