This time, it’s official ! Finally, one would be tempted to write. When everything seemed settled, Axel Witselwas unable to sign at Atletico Madrid last week despite an agreement in principle on a one-year contract plus another option. The fault of financial fair play imposed by La Liga which restricts clubs in their spending. A constraint that prevented the Colchoneros from paying the salary of the Red Devil.
As a result, it was impossible to predict the future of the 33-year-old midfielder. Especially since he had refused several offers. Including a very concrete one from Olympique de Marseille. A week after this twist, Atletico Madrid formalized the news on social networks.
We do not yet know what tricks the club coached by Diego Simeone has found to solve the problem. Because the Rojiblancos haven’t sold anyone and Griezmann has been confirmed despite having a lavish salary of 33 million euros. One thing is certain, Atletico will have to save on this end of the transfer window. And several departures are expected to reduce the payroll. Will Carrasco be sold? During the winter transfer window, several English rumors sent the winger to Newcastle. One thing is certain, the transfer window is far from over in the Spanish capital.