Atletico Madrid expects to be busy this summer, even if they probably will not spend as much as in 2024. They look at several large signing sessions, but this can also mean that there are significant sales.
In recent months it has become clear in Atleti that Alex Baena is a player to be signed during the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old has been one of the best game makers in La Liga in recent seasons and he also plays in a position that has had problems in Diego Simeone's Squad: Left Midfield.
And one of the players that Athleti currently has in that position can now be sold, it has now been reported.
According to Relo, Athleti has decided that they will listen to summer offers for Samuel Lino, who has had difficulty in driving a regular starting place this season. The 25-year-old is no longer considered non-transferable, and that is music in the ears of multiple Premier League clubs that are said to be interested in him.
Lino broke through the scene in Atleti during the 2023-24 season, but the current campaign has not been so favorable for him. He has often preferred Conor Gallagher and when Baena arrives, he would also fall the pecking order.
It may be very good that Athleti Lino seems to sell to Baena's signing to Bankroll. Since they are planning to sign several defenders this summer, they may not have enough for the Villarreal man unless they generate money, and that is where the Brazilian winger would come in.
It is still to be seen whether Lino is leaving the Metropolitano in the summer, but it is clear that his position in the eyes of Simeone has fallen considerably in the course of the season – and it can be difficult to come back.