Atletico Madrid s core voice was not at the age of 31 and his team was not retiring: I still have the power to compete in the Champions League!

De Paul not only plays a crucial role in Atletico Madrid, but also Messi's bodyguard in the Argentina national team, ensuring the overall performance of the team. Therefore, rumors about Miami International's intention to sign De Paul have become increasingly concerned.

According to Marcos Benito, a senior reporter of the famous Spanish football media El Chiringuito TV, Miami International is actively seeking to introduce Atletico Madrid's midfield core De Paul, and the two sides have started preliminary communication. This raises a question worth thinking about: Why would Atletico consider selling De Paul?

It is not because of DePaul's lack of ability, but because Atletico Madrid is worried about future economic security. The 31-year-old Argentine star midfielder transferred from Serie A to La Liga for 35 million euros in 2021, quickly becoming an important core player in Atletico Madrid. In the 2024-2025 season, DePaul made 53 appearances for Atletico Madrid, contributing 3 goals and 9 assists. However, his contract with the club is only one year left, and it is worrying that Atletico Madrid may not be able to obtain any financial gain from the deal if they are not renewed soon.

If DePaul chooses not to renew his contract with the club, he will be able to transfer freely by 2026 and Atletico Madrid will be unable to receive any transfer fees. This puts Atletico Madrid executives in a difficult choice: either renew the contract for DePaul as soon as possible or consider selling it.

Atletico Madrid coach Simeone really hopes that De Paul can continue to stay in the team. The two are not only Argentinians, but more importantly, the competitive state and leadership temperament shown by De Paul are important guarantees for Malaysia's competition to win La Liga and Champions League honors. Simeone is obviously unwilling to let such a key player go easily.

I firmly believe that Atletico Madrid should retain DePaul. If he really sells him, the 15 million euro transfer fee provided by Miami International will be insignificant to Atletico Madrid. At such a price, can we introduce another player with a level comparable to DePaul? The answer is obvious, and it is impossible to do it at all! Moreover, DePaul's personal intention seems to be inclined to stay at Atletico Madrid. He rejected offers from the Turkish Premier League and the Saudi League, which shows that he is not in a hurry to retire too early in non-mainstream leagues, not to mention that the entertainment nature of the MAF is not in line with his professional ambitions.

If Atletico Madrid makes up its mind, it is actually not difficult to renew the contract with DePaul. While the team is undergoing a new and old alternating transition and some veterans may leave, Atletico Madrid should never let go of cornerstone players like DePaul.

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