Mateu Alemany’s first litmus test at Atlético de Madrid is imminent

The information would not harm any much less as a result of it was anticipated. It’s unusual to think about a Cholo eleven with out Antoine flowing by way of the sphere. We’re speaking a couple of legend who says goodbye with 488 official matches behind him and, most significantly, with the throne of all-time high scorer. His 211 objectives stay there, surpassing myths reminiscent of Luis Aragonés, Escudero or Fernando Torres.

However Griezmann was not only a purpose. His 97 assists (solely surpassed by Koke and Collar) replicate a complete footballer who understood Atleti like few others, regardless of the error of his departure to Barcelona. Now, the Frenchman decides to “make the Americas”, leaving an emotional and soccer hole that appears, truthfully, unattainable to cowl.

I noticed Griezmann play. pic.twitter.com/r4jmUZnEf8

— rubén (@rubennatm) March 25, 2026

Mateu Alemany’s puzzle: What now?

If firing him is difficult, what comes within the workplaces is an actual headache. With the way forward for Alexander Sorloth additionally up within the air, the technical workplace led by Mateu Alemany has to maneuver shortly and properly. Let’s be sensible: there isn’t a Griezmann clone in the marketplace. Gamers with that clairvoyance belong to a different dimension, so the membership appears for differential profiles, even when they’ve totally different traits.

The listing of candidates is diversified, however every one has their “high-quality print”:

Kang In Lee: PSG’s South Korean has been preferred for years. He has overflow, class and is younger. As well as, it will be an financial cannon attributable to its affect on the Asian market. Nevertheless, each Luis Enrique and PSG don’t appear prepared to do with out him.

Ferrán Torres: An outdated want that appears virtually unattainable. Barça solely appears prepared to barter if Julián Álvarez enters the equation, one thing that’s not even thought of on the Metropolitano. Julián is untouchable.

Joaquín Panichelli: A special participant from the earlier ones, the previous River participant stands out for his nice physique, scoring capacity, aerial sport and defensive strain; Sadly, every part signifies that his current and severe damage appears to have chilled any short-term motion.

New names be part of these already recognized within the workplaces

The search doesn’t cease there. In the previous couple of hours, names reminiscent of Mason Greenwood, an enormous participant who’s shining along with his personal gentle in Marseille after his time within the Spanish league, have gained power; or the expertise of Mohammed Kudus, a participant who might depart Tottenham given the fragile state of affairs that the London crew goes by way of.

Any of them will include suffocating strain on the shoulders. As a result of, let’s be trustworthy, whoever wins the casting, they are going to have a really tough time making us neglect the perfect participant that many people have ever seen within the crimson and white. Thanks for every part, Antoine.