Atlético continues to work on the creation of the squad that will defend the league title next season and The presence of Vitolo for the fifth consecutive year is not ruled out. The Canary, signed from Sevilla for the amount of its clause in the summer of 2017 (Although he could not play rojiblanco until January 2018 due to a FIFA sanction), he faces his last year of contract, but the club will not force an exit or give him gifts.
From the mattress team it is understood that Vitolo's few opportunities this year may lead to the footballer's desire to go out. This was indicated by the midfielder himself recently in Canary Radio: “It is a season that I have barely counted for the coach. A difficult year, we all want to play, to be part of the team's goals and this year I haven't been able to play what I wanted. I've always gone to train with the utmost enthusiasm to try to change the situation, it couldn't be.
The team was very good and it was difficult to find a niche. It has been a difficult year, but I am leaving with the satisfaction of having won the League and let's wait for next year. What I want is to play and we are going to see what options are out there or if I will have to stay another year at Atleti. I don't want to live again the same year that I have lived. I want to play. They will talk with the coach and the club and see what ideas they have. “
Vitolo only participated in 15 games, five of them as a starter and He only completed 456 minutes, remaining as a resource for Cholo when the score was against and the losses were concentrated at the top. However, his high salary is a clear impediment to finding candidates for his services. At Atlético they are happy with the attitude of the footballer, without putting any bad face or generating any problems in the dressing room despite their little participation. On the contrary, he is one of the footballers most loved by his teammates. At 31 years old (he turns 32 in November), he has been accumulating calls in the last transfer markets, but without concrete offers to get to get his signing.
Atlético is in its penultimate opportunity to obtain an economic benefit in your transfer (there would still be the January 2022 market) and, in addition, his departure would release a high wage bill. But the rojiblanco club will respect Vitolo's decision, either by continuing or by looking for a way out, providing facilities in the event that the canary finds a suitable destinationbut without rush or need to leave. Vitolo takes summer easy, he is enjoying his vacations, will talk with Simeone and the club Before making a final decision and after this, the objective of both parties will be specified. It would not be surprising that Vitolo is one of the few rojiblancos footballers who start the preseason on July 7, since the bulk of the squad will be incorporated as their international tournaments end.