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Atletico Madrid might be out there for a brand new striker this summer time as a part of Diego Simeone’s squad rebuild.
Regardless of the frustration – and monetary affect – of bowing out within the FIFA Membership World Cup group levels, Simeone will nonetheless have a sizeable switch finances to work with.
Defence is rumoured to be a key focus for Simeone, with Liverpool star Andy Robertson now off the desk, amid curiosity in Atalanta star Matteo Ruggeri.
Nonetheless, there may be adjustments on the different finish of the pitch, to lighten the load on star man Julian Alvarez subsequent season.
Antoine Griezmann’s contract extension, and flashes of promise from Alexander Sorloth underline Simeone’s choices, however there may be room for yet another.
As per stories from Diario AS, one of many main stars at this summer time’s UEFA U21 European Championship has caught Simone’s eye with VfB Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade added to his switch shortlist.
Nick Woltemade’s Stuttgart contract, switch worth
Woltemade has scored six objectives on path to Germany reaching the ultimate of the competitors and his profile matches what Simeone needs as a rotation for Sorloth.
The report claims Atletico Madrid reached out to Stuttgart earlier than the competitors kick off together with his worth set at €17m.
Nonetheless, his performances in Slovakia have ramped that up and he might now be value nearly double that quantity at round €30m.
Nick Woltemade’s Stuttgart stats
Woltemade’s very good first season in Stuttgart noticed him known as up for a senior Germany debut at the beginning of 2025.
The 23-year-old joined from Werder Bremen final summer time, with the towering striker happening to attain 12 Bundesliga objectives and 17 total in 2024/25, as Stuttgart completed ninth within the ultimate rankings.
Simeone’s squad are due again for preseason coaching in mid-July with a pleasant confirmed towards Newcastle United on August 9 following a home coaching camp.
