EI Atlético manages the names of three Spanish players to shore up their squad ahead of 2022-23. One is that of Carlos Soler, a footballer also desired by Barcelona, but to whom the culé economic crisis can lead to the Metropolitan. Both Simeone and the sports management are dazzled. They believe him to be the ideal piece for this squad, now without Herrera, in midfield. Another is in the lead with an eye on the evolution of Raúl de Tomás while Morata futures options are traded. But, in addition, there is a third: Paul Sarabia. The interest also comes from afar. Since Sarabia played for Sevilla. His contract with PSG ends in 2023 and the attacking midfielder has made good use of his loan spell at Sporting de Portugal. With minutes and presence, with great performance. Atlético has followed him very closely.
That the World Cup be played for the first time in history in winter, splitting the European leagues in two, from November to December, also greatly conditions the choices of footballers in this market. It will not be one more. For the internationals the priority will be to play. It happens to Morata on his return to Atlético once Juventus has not exercised the 35 million purchase option. It also happens to Sarabia. At Sporting he has played 77% of the minutes in the League, fixed at eleven (87%), with a total of 21 goals and nine assists. His versatility is one of his great values. He can play on both wings and in Portugal, this year, he has even played as a left-back.
with Spain
Sarabia himself declared from the concentration with Spain, with whom he is concentrated these days to play the four Nations League games, who still does not think about his future. “Right now, as I told my agent, I want to be focused on these four national team games. It’s the closest target I set for myself. When we finish the call, we will have to assess the best option. I want to play and feel important, we’ll see if it’s in Paris or not,” he said from the press room. At the moment there are no contacts with their representativesbut as of June 12, when Spain plays its last game, everything can change.