Spanish soccer is about to experience a move that's going to generate a lot of buzz. Simeone wants to sign a Real Madrid youth academy product and will pay €35 million to bring him to Atlético. Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso, who's coaching the white reserve team, has given the green light to this deal, which seems like a real betrayal to many Madridists.
Miguel Gutiérrez, the gem who switches sides
Miguel Gutiérrez, a left-back developed at Real Madrid's La Fábrica, has become the key piece in this story. Although he left the white club in 2022, his progress at Girona has been outstanding. His performance interests Real Madrid, which owns 50% of his rights, as well as several major teams in Europe.
Madrid even considered bringing him back, but the competition for his position is fierce. With Álvaro Carreras about to join, and Ferland Mendy and Fran García already on the roster, the left-back wouldn't have guaranteed minutes. That's why the club has decided to allow Girona to negotiate his sale, opening the door to a transfer nobody expected.
Simeone doesn't want to wait
Diego Simeone knows that Miguel Gutiérrez fits perfectly into his system. He values his offensive ability and the experience he's gained this season in LaLiga and the Champions League. Atlético needs to strengthen that left flank, where the current options, Javi Galán, Samu Lino, or Riquelme, haven't been convincing.
For Simeone, bringing in Miguel isn't just a bet for the present, but also for the future. Atlético isn't new to signing former Madridists: Marcos Llorente, Morata, and Mario Hermoso have already made that move in recent years.
A deal that benefits everyone
The sale of Miguel Gutiérrez represents an interesting move for all parties. Girona will receive a historic sum that will strengthen its coffers.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, will receive half of the transfer fee thanks to its percentage of rights. Atlético gets a quality player, young and with room for improvement.
For Xabi Alonso, this deal was necessary. The lack of space and the roster made Xabi Alonso accept his departure, trusting his growth.
New Madridist betrayal?
This situation reopens the debate: is it betrayal for a Madridist youth academy product to join the rival? Miguel Gutiérrez joins those who, without a place at Bernabéu, go to Atlético.
For Real Madrid fans, seeing one of their young talents wear the red-and-white jersey hurts. But modern soccer is full of these unexpected twists. What some see as betrayal, others see as an opportunity that can't be missed.