MADRID – Faced with a season well below expectations and growing pressure from the stands, Atlético Madrid have officially made Leon Goretzka their “top priority.” With fans increasingly vocal in their frustration with Diego Simeone’s side, the board is working around the clock to secure the German midfielder before the current window shuts.
The departure of Conor Gallagher to Tottenham has left a glaring hole in the Colchoneros’ midfield a void the club believes only a player of Goretzka’s pedigree can fill.
The “All Out” Strategy
According to Sky Sports insider Florian Plettenberg, Atlético are no longer just monitoring the situation; they are in active pursuit. The Spanish giants have presented Goretzka with two distinct paths to the Metropolitano:
- Immediate Impact: A cut-price transfer fee to Bayern Munich for an instant move this January.
- Summer Arrival: A pre-contract agreement to join as a free agent in July once his deal in Bavaria expires.
24 Hours to Decide
The ball is now firmly in Goretzka’s court. Reports suggest the 30-year-old has been given a 24-hour window to provide a final answer. While Bayern Munich’s official stance on an immediate exit remains undisclosed, the German champions are unlikely to stand in the way of a player who has seen his minutes dwindle under Vincent Kompany.
A Season on the Brink
Atlético’s urgency is fueled by a sense of crisis. With the team struggling for consistency in La Liga, Simeone is desperate for a leader who brings both physicality and Champions League experience. Goretzka, who has won almost every major trophy during his eight-year stint at Bayern, is seen as the catalyst needed to turn Atlético’s season around.
As the clock ticks down, the Metropolitano faithful await a signing that could define the remainder of their campaign.
Filepe Junior is a football writer tracking La Liga transfers, covering major signings, squad planning, and player movements across Spanish clubs.
