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Atlético de Madrid is facing the final hours of the transfer market with a clear objective: to strengthen its squad. However, economic limitations impose a considerable challenge. The recent arrival of Clément Lenglet, on loan from Barcelona, has partially relieved the need for a center-back, but the club's main aspiration remains David Hancko, the Slovak who plays for Feyenoord. Despite their interest in this player, salary restrictions have forced the club to opt for more economical solutions, such as Lenglet.
The operation to sign Hancko has become complicated due to his high cost, which includes a transfer fee of over 30 million euros and a significant salary. This figure contrasts with the much more manageable cost of Lenglet, whose impact on the salary cap is considerably lower. For Atlético to take another step in the market, it would be necessary to generate income through the sale of some of its most valuable players.
Two sacrifices that will hurt the club a lot
In this context, the names of Ángel Correa and Jan Oblak emerge as the most likely candidates for a possible departure. While the sale of the goalkeeper is less probable due to the difficulty of finding a replacement of his caliber, Correa appears as the most viable candidate. The Argentine, a player of great importance to Simeone, could become the key to unlocking the signing of Hancko if the club manages to find him a destination that allows them to obtain the necessary resources.
As the transfer market comes to an end, Atlético de Madrid could make one last significant move. However, this depends on the club's ability to part ways with one of its key players, adding a new piece to a squad that aims to remain competitive in all competitions.
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