Saúl was at the Majadahonda facilities very early in the morning. The Atlético midfielder went to the rojiblanco training place and said goodbye to those who have been his companions until this season. He also picked up his things because a new stage begins at Chelsea, where he will play on loan. The footballer later left Majadahonda while his teammates were preparing to train.
Saúl has played 340 matches with the Atlético shirt, in which he has scored 43 goals and given 14 assists. The youth squad has won six titles with the Madrid team: a League, a Cup, a Spanish Super Cup, two Europa League and a European Super Cup. An important player in the rojiblanco team, although he has lost weight in the last two seasons. Saúl has already commented to Atlético's coaching staff and leaders about his idea of looking for a way out, something that has finally happened. He understood that he did not have the prominence he needed nor did he feel that he had a defined position on the pitch.
The rojiblanco played the first two league games as a left-handed winger, position in which Simeone had placed him. He played good games against Celta and Elche. Against Villarreal he started on the bench. Both Atlético and the player understood that the best thing for both parties was for the player to leave this season for another team. The arrival of De Paul favored more competition in a midfield where Koke, Kondogbia, Herrera, Lemar are also present … At 26 years old, he has always had a good line-up in the Premier. This morning Saúl put an end to his time at Atlético.