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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

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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

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JUNE 14, 2023

Antoine Griezmann - Two assists on Sunday Griezmann had two assists while taking two off target shots, crossing once inaccurately and creating three chances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Villarreal.

Impact Griezmann set up Angel Correa in the 18th and 56th minutes assisting both Atleti goals on Sunday. The forward ends his best season in recent memory with 15 goals and 16 assists in 38 appearances while taking 111 shots, crossing 131 times and creating 84 chances.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivo Grbic - Concedes once in 85 minutes Grbic allowed a goal while making five saves during Saturday's match against Villareal.

Impact Grbic conceded a goal in the ninth minute, but held Villarreal from there until his substitution in the 85th minute. Grbic ends the season allowing 12 goals in 12 appearances while making 36 saves and keeping one clean sheet.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Nets brace Sunday Correa scored two goals while taking three shots (two on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Correa found the back of the net in the 18th and 56th minutes netting a brace in the final match of the season. Correa ends the year with nine goals in 35 appearances while providing one assist, taking 43 shots, crossing 22 times and creating 23 chances.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Witsel - Sent off Sunday Witsel was shown a red card in the second half of Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Witsel was shown the red card in the 71st minute forcing Atleti down to ten men. His first season in Spain ends with five clean sheets in 33 La Liga appearances (25 starts) mostly in a back-three rather than his more natural defensive midfield position. The 34-year-old will miss the first game of the next campaign through suspension.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - On bench against Villarreal Llorente (groin) is in Atletico's match day squad for Sunday's season finale against Villarreal.

Impact Llorente is available for selection Sunday for the first time since suffering a groin injury in mid-April, and he could see some playing time off the bench in midfield versus Villarreal.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - On bench vs. Villarreal Lemar (strain) is in Atletico's match day squad for Sunday's season finale against Villarreal.

Impact Lemar is back in the squad Sunday after recovering from a muscular injury that has sidelined him since mid-May, and he could see some playing time off the bench in midfield versus Villarreal.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Starting against Villarreal Hermoso (personal) is in Atletico's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Villarreal.

Impact Hermoso was not expected to be available for Sunday's season finale as he was expecting a child birth, but he's in the XI from the start alongside Stevan Savic and Axel Witsel in the back-three.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE