Atlético already have the captain they were missing: Stefan Savic. Actually he has always been here, seven seasons defending the red and white jersey and winning the affection of the fans based on sweat, performance, character and a lot of work in the shadows.
The Montenegrin was probably the best central of LaLiga 2020-21, closed with a title where the 30-year-old player will always have the thorn of not having been able to participate in Valladolid after seeing a yellow against Osasuna for a confrontation with Budimir that led to a sanction. Savic recently extended his contract until 2024 and he is a fixture in Simeone's scheme, further enhancing his performance with the defense with three centrals where outlined on the right is the best bodyguard for Trippier, allowing you total freedom in attack.
The ‘mythical’ Savic, as he describes himself laughing while playing Mario Kart with Lemar, João Félix and Carrasco in the documentary of the mattress title, occupies the place of Saúl among the red-and-white captains, after the departure of the youth squad during the last market day at Chelsea. Savic will accompany Koke like this, great rojiblanco captain and who tells the dates to become the footballer with the most official matches in the club's history (he accumulates 505, for Adelardo's 550), his great friend Oblak and his companion from the rear, Giménez. Four veterans in the dressing room and who perfectly represent the mattress values and their fans.
Griezmann, who has recently returned to the club, He became the third captain before his departure to Barcelona, but on his return he will have to regain the stripes he had based on goals and performance. Savic was present at the presentation of the documentary 'Another way of understanding life', where he already spoke of its importance in the dressing room. “It is my seventh season, with my age I feel important. But it is not important who wears the bracelet, the important thing is that we are all united, together and we do not leave this line of work that we have had “.