Atletico Madrid shake-up could see Memphis Depay and Alvaro Morata move
Atletico Madrid look set for significant changes this summer, with Memphis Depay expecte to leave the club after just 18 months.
The Dutch forward, who joine Atletico in January 2023 from FC Barcelona for €3 million, will become a free agent as his contract, originally set to last until 2025, will not สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน be extende, to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Depay’s time at Atletico has marke by intermittent brilliance but marre by injuries and inconsistent playing time. He manage to score nine goals and provide two assists in just 1,202 minutes on the pitch. Overall, he recorde 13 goals and two assists in 40 appearances, showcasing moments of brilliance in games against Granada and Inter Milan in the Champions League.
However, his frequent absences and fitness issues have led to frustration from Atletico manager Diego Simeone. Media reports suggest that Simeone has grown increasingly disillusione with Depay’s lack of availability, further straining their relationship.
FC Barcelona, which hold a 50% sell-on clause for Depay, will also miss out financially as the 30-year-old leaves on a free transfer. Depay’s departure allows him the freedom to negotiate with any club of his choice this summer.
In another development, Alvaro Morata’s future at Atletico is also in doubt. The Spanish forward has linke with a move away from the club following a series of inconsistent performances.
Morata, who has scored 21 goals (15 in La Liga) this season, making him Atletico’s top scorer, has found the net just three times in his last 22 games in 2024. This dip in form has raise questions about his role in Simeone’s plans.
Morata nearly left Atletico last summer but was persuade to stay by Simeone. However, recent events, including being benche and substitute at half-time in the Champions League quarter-final against Borussia Dortmund, have reignite his desire to move on.