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Wolves confirm Doherty return Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed the return of Matt Doherty on a free transfer. The 31-year-old underwent a medical on Wednesday ahead...

JULY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Doherty set to undergo Wolves medical ahead of proposed return Matt Doherty is due for a medical today ahead of his proposed return to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Ireland international has agreed to a M...

JULY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tensions simmer between Joao Felix and Atletico Madrid as decision time approaches The club's record signing has returned for pre-season after ill-fated loan spell at Chelsea - and his future has never been more uncertain

JULY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why fans voted to ditch Atletico Madrid's modern crest Supporters voted to reverse their redesigned crest, wresting control of their side's identity away from the decision-makers at Atletico

JULY 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Defender Cesar Azpilicueta joins Atletico Madrid after 11 seasons with Chelsea

Veteran defender César Azpilicueta has joined Atletico Madrid after 11 seasons with Chelsea

JULY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

César Azpilicueta leaves Chelsea after 11 years and 9 trophies with EPL club

Cesar Azpilicueta has ended his 11-year spell at Chelsea.

JULY 6, 2023

Alvaro Santiago Mourino Gonzalez - Transfers to Atletico Madrid Mourino has signed a five-year contract with Atletico Madrid after transferring from Racing Club in Uruguay, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Mourino started each of Racing Club's first 14 Uruguayan Primera Division matches in 2023, and the 21-year-old has now earned a move to La Liga with Atletico Madrid. He should start out as a backup center-back behind Stefan Savic, Jose Maria Gimenez, Mario Hermoso, Caglar Soyuncu and Cesar Azpilicueta in the depth chart.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Returning to Spain Azpilicueta will join Atletico Madrid after being released by Chelsea, signing a one-year deal Thursday.

Impact Azpilicueta last played in La Liga back in 2009-10 when he was with Osasuna. Most recently, the defender spent 11 seasons with Chelsea for which he made 349 appearances and registered 10 goals and 41 assists. At this point in his career, Azpilicueta probably shouldn't be expected to feature on a weekly basis but should provide some important depth for Atletico.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Leaves Chelsea Azpilicueta will depart from Chelsea after spending 11 years in London, the club announced.

Impact Azpilicueta has been a key figure to the back line for Chelsea since his arrival in 2012. He's made over 300 appearances with the team while also winning two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, two Europa League titles, one UEFA Champions League trophy and a Club World Cup. Despite a few injury-prone seasons, the defender will leave as a leader while establishing himself as of the best defenders to play for the club. At the age of 34, Azpilicueta shouldn't have a problem finding a new club as he could play a few seasons at the top level.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caglar Soyuncu - Headed for Spain Soyuncu agreed to a four-year contract with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Impact Soyuncu joins his new club on a free transfer after his contract with Leicester City was allowed to expire. The defender was limited to just seven Premier League appearances for Foxes last season in which he recorded one goal on five shots (two on target), 29 clearances and 14 tackles. While he is far from a lock, Soyuncu should be in contention for regular starts and could challenge Mario Hermoso and Jose Maria Gimenez (knee).

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Galan - Transfers to Atletico Madrid Galan has signed a three-year contract with Atletico Madrid after transferring from Celta Vigo, the club announced Monday.

Impact Galan has posted one goal and seven assists across 79 appearances in all competitions over the last two seasons for Celta, and the 28-year-old has now earned a move to Atletico Madrid. He'll aim to lock down the starting left-back/left wing-back position from the likes of Mario Hermoso, Yannick Carrasco, Renan Lodi and Saul, though the eventual return of Reinildo from an ACL injury will push him harder in the position.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Azpilicueta in advanced talks to join Atletico Madrid Cesar Azpilicueta is in advanced talks with Atletico Madrid over a move to the club this summer. The 33-year-old has mutually agreed a one-...

JUNE 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Atletico Madrid will go back to its previous club emblem after fan vote

Atletico Madrid will go back to its previous club emblem after listening to its fans

JUNE 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top 25 players at Women's World Cup: Rasheedat Ajibade

Rasheedat Ajibade can help Nigeria reach new heights at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

JUNE 26, 2023

Sergio Reguilon - Injuries ruined season Reguilon made two starts in 11 league appearances, totaling nine crosses (two accurate) and seven tackles (five won) this season.

Impact Reguilon missed most of the season as he was sidelined with a groin and thigh problem. It was also his first season back in La Liga since leaving Sevilla to Tottenham in 2020. The defender will have to improve his form if he wants to win a starting role for the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Ends season as starter Hermoso ended the season making 24 starts in 26 league appearances, recording three goals and two assists with 76 clearances and 22 tackles (15 won).

Impact Hermoso made 22 straight starts to end the campaign, recording two goals and two assists with an average of 3.3 clearances in that span. The defender started the season on the bench, but became a regular starter after Reinildo torn his ACL in February. He is expected to continue his role in the center defense for the start of the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Savic - Manages to play before season ends Savic started all 22 league matches played, recording 39 tackles (26 won), 60 clearances and 33 interceptions this season.

Impact Savic dealt with several injury stints that saw him play just 22 matches this season. He still managed to maintain his starting role despite all his injuries, but failed to produce the numbers he would have liked because of it. The defender will be entering his last year of his contract, where his future in the club up in the air heading into the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios Rivas - Used as bench player Barrios will end the season making just six league starts in 21 appearances, totaling an assist with 19 tackles (10 won).

Impact With Atletico Madrid having a deep midfield squad, Barrios has fallen in depth, only winning six starts. His role will likely continue for the 2023/24 campaign, unless the team decide to loan him out in order to get more playing time.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saul Niguez - Makes four straight starts to end year Saul made 15 starts in 36 appearances in all competitions, recording three goals and one assist with 52 tackles (32 won) and 31 clearances.

Impact Saul was given time to play towards the end of the season, but only made 11 starts in league play. His form has dropped in recent seasons that forced him to fall in the depth chart, with Thomas Lemar the favorite to come off the bench or start over him. The midfielder signed a huge nine-year deal back in 2017, leaving him with two more seasons left with the club, unless he gets sent on loan for the upcoming 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Geoffrey Kondogbia - Did not play last two matches Kondogbia ends the season totaling 10 league starts in 20 appearances, recording two assists with 40 tackles (23 won) and 26 interceptions.

Impact Kondogbia has fallen in the depth chart since last season, making only 10 league starts. Even when featured, the midfielder is ineffective, which has caused him to become out of favor for Diego Simeone's side. The 2023/24 campaign could be his last season in Madrid has his contract is set to expire in June of 2024.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Continues same role Lemar ended the season making 17 starts in 24 league appearances, recording four goals and five assists on 90 crosses (24 accurate).

Impact Lemar spent another season as a backup option in the midfield, failing to keep a consistent starting role since his arrival in 2019. He is expected to stay with the club long-term after signing a contract extension last year, but will likely continue to be the back up for Koke and Rodrigo de Paul.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Season highs in first season Molina made starts in all 39 appearances in all competitions, recording four goals and two assists on 158 crosses (29 won) and 76 tackles (46 won).

Impact Molina had a brilliant first season with the club, recording a career-high of both crosses and tackles. This resulted in an average of five crosses per game. He also helped the offense, contributing to six goals from right back. The defender is set to remain in the starting XI heading into the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Season ends early with injury Llorente ends the season making 24 starts in 35 appearances in all competitions, totaling a goal and two assists on 47 crosses (four accurate) and 31 chances created.

Impact Llorente sat out the last month and a half of the season with a groin injury with April 16 being his last appearances of the campaign. Since scoring 12 goals and 11 assists in 2020, the midfielder has struggled to produce with a goal and four assists his last two seasons. He will look to improve for the 2023/24 season as he enters his third year of his contract.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Comes out scoreless this season Koke made 34 starts in 37 appearances, in all competitions, totaling three assists with 57 tackles (39 won), 31 chances created and 21 interceptions this season.

Impact Koke has failed to get a league goal for the first time since the 2009-10 season while recording just three assists. Despite making 24 starts, the midfielder produced below average stats, averaging just under two tackles per game. Koke will be entering his final year of his contract after spending all his career with Atletico, leaving his future after the 2023/24 campaign in jeopardy.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Positive season Morata will end the season making 27 starts in 41 appearances in all competitions, totaling 13 goals and two assists on 75 shots (20 on target).

Impact Morata was forced to share playing time with Angel Correa, but ending up having a successful season, scoring 13 league goals for the team's second highest scorer during his first season back with the club. This performance could win him a full-time position at striker, with Correa scoring nine goals in 35 appearances. Morata also recorded a season high of shots as he is becoming for comfortable in front of net.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE