- Atletico dismiss talk of Carrasco reunion
- Club insist neither player nor agent made contact
- Only an unexpected exit could change transfer stance
وفق ماركا Atletico have firmly denied reports linking them with a sensational reunion with Carrasco. Sources at the Metropolitano revealed that neither the Belgian winger nor his representatives had made any approach to the club, despite مثل‘s claims that Diego Simeone was eager to bring him back for a third spell at the club. Officials stressed that there has been no communication whatsoever, with sporting director Carlos Bucero not involved in any such discussions.
The club’s strong dismissal comes after several unverified reports circulated on social media. Atleti’s transfer activity this summer has centred around rejuvenating the squad, with most new arrivals aged between 23 and 24. Carrasco, who turns 32 in September, falls outside that strategy, and officials made clear his signing “wouldn’t make any sense.” The belief within the club is that the team is already complete following the arrival of Giacomo Raspadori, and no further moves are being considered.
The Belgian international has already enjoyed two separate spells at Los Rojiblancos, first from 2015 to 2018 and then again from 2020 to 2023, before joining الدوري السعودي للمحترفين side Al-Shabab.
Atletico will now head into the season with their current squad, which club officials have described as “finalised.” Only the unlikely scenario of a late departure could prompt a rethink, but for now, Simeone will continue working with the group he has. The focus now shifts back to La Liga, where Atleti are looking to bounce back from a difficult start when they face Alaves in their next league clash this weekend.
