Waiting for the explosion of new power Atletico Madrid.
disaster it first came on June 29, 2011. Manchester United confirmed the purchase of a young Spanish goalkeeper, David De Gea from Atletico Madrid. The news put an end to many rumors circulating about the move of De Gea before certainty is reached. He indeed has been frequently linked with United since a few months ago, to finally become a reality at the end of June.
The next disaster came a month later, precisely July 28, 2011. This time, team shirts United, Manchester City, which confirms the success they bring Sergio Aguero, Atletico again. Total of 35 million pounds or approximately 40 million euros spent by the City to obtain the law of Diego Maradona. And one month later, disaster struck again for Atletico. This time in the form of the departure of striker Los Rojiblancos other, Diego Forlan to Intermilan.
Why do we mention the departure of three players as a disaster? The first, obvious that all three players are the key players in Atletico Madrid last season. In 2010/11, David De Gea showed maturity under the crossbar and Aguero increasingly violent in front of the cage opposite. Forlan is a little sluggish last season, but still, he is one of the best players, and Atletico remain capable of printing double-digit goals in all competitions.
Secondly, with these important players only, Atletico Madrid could only finish in seventh position of the end of La Liga standings. How is their fate after losing their essential pillars? A lot of Atletico fans must be wondering about that after seeing their idol players go.
Club management was eventually tried to dispel the worry fans a way to bring good players to replace those who leave. In the sector of the keeper, leaving De Gea immediately covered with the return of Sergio Asenjo who last season on loan at Malaga and lending a young Belgian goalkeeper, Thibau Courtois from Chelsea. Although perhaps not as good as De Gea, Asenjo could be a substitute that can be relied upon by Atletico. It is quite possible also if Courtois it will be the key pillars of Atletico, as he showed when delivering Racing Genk won the Dutch league last season.
Then on the front lines, leaving Aguero, who was labeled a traitor by some fans Atletico Madrid, immediately covered with a sensational purchase Radamel Falcao from Porto. Europa League's top scorer last season was carried off with a value of 40 million euros! A surprise that was never thought by anyone. Falcao scored record with Porto was remarkable: 73 goals in 84 matches in all competitions, for two seasons! A tremendous goal record. Currently, he is also listed as the top scorer in the league's greatest European (UEFA Cup) with 17golnya last season, topping the record Juergen Klinsmann.
And Forlan's departure seemed to be covered by their new recruits, Adrian. Tally in the club's record is not too special, but it must be admitted that he was indeed one of the future Spanish striker who is ready shine anytime. At the European Championship last June 21, 2011 for instance, he came out as tournament top scorer with five goals. It was Adrian's only a matter of time this player will shine in La Liga.
However, you believe that it will be stronger Atletico this season? It is not separated from the growing strength of Atletico midfield with their two new recruits: Gabi and Diego Ribas. Gabi, who plays as a defensive midfielder will be shoulder to shoulder with Paulo Assuncao in balancing their midfield. While Diego can be counted on to be their playmaker and attacking midfielder. These new recruits, recruits can certainly add strength reinforced Atletico are still some important players such as Jose Antonio Reyes and Diego Godin.
Just waiting how their coach, Gregorio Manzano is able to mix his new squad. Get ready to see an explosion of Atletico Madrid.