Saul Niguez leaves Atletico Madrid on loan for second time in three years
Sevilla have confirmed the signing of Saul Niguez on loan from Atletico Madrid for next season, with an option to extend the loan. Atletico manager Diego Simeone had reportedly told Saul that he was not part of his plans for the coming year, and with Los Rojiblancos keen to unload a reported €8m annual salary, […] The post Saul Niguez leaves Atletico Madrid on loan for second time in three years appeared first on Football España.
Sevilla have confirmed the signing of Saul Niguez on loan from Atletico Madrid for next season, with an option to extend the loan.
Atletico manager Diego Simeone had reportedly told Saul that he was not part of his plans for the coming year, and with Los Rojiblancos keen to unload a reported €8m annual salary, were willing to let him go on the cheap.
Earlier this evening it was confirmed that Saul Niguez has joined #SevillaFC on loan for next season, with an option to extend his deal. #AtleticoMadrid pic.twitter.com/h5zefyKhxL
— Football España (@footballespana_) July 15, 2024
Los Nervionenses will have a chance to extend his loan for a further season if they please, and that would see his deal at Atletico expiring in 2026, meaning he would be a free agent at that point.
???? Saúl Ñíguez for Atlético Madrid:
– 427 games
– 48 goals
– 26 assists
– 1x La Liga
– 2x Europa League
– 1x UEFA Super Cup
– 1x Copa del Rey
– 1x Spanish Super Cup
– 1x Champions League finalistThank you for everything
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— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) July 15, 2024
The 29-year-old has spent all of his career at Atletico with the exception of loan spells at Rayo Vallecano and Chelsea, racking up over 400 games, and playing his part in both of Atletico’s league title wins under Diego Simeone. He will join a Sevilla side with Garcia Pimienta attempting to rebuild their midfield.
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