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21/01/26 18:45:00
Lautaro Martínez is once again at the center of the red and white debate following the imminent departure of Alexander Sorloth from Atlético de Madrid in the winter market. The Argentine striker from Inter Milan is the dream of the Madrid club.
The South American forward appears as the top priority for Cholo Simeone, determined to lead an offensive reconstruction capable of regaining striking power, leadership, and immediate competitive character. Lautaro Martínez would welcome his move to Spain.
Atlético de Madrid acknowledges that Alexander Sorloth has requested to leave in January, feeling uncomfortable with his role and minutes within the current established project. The red and white board is working with extra financial margin after the arrival of Apollo, multiplying real options to sign a forward of European hierarchy.
Atlético de Madrid and the dream named Lautaro Martínez
At Atlético de Madrid, the Argentine’s international experience, constant goal-scoring ability, and decisive influence in crucial matches are highly valued. The possible departure of Alexander Sorloth resurfaces in discussions, reflecting the urgent need to find a reliable replacement.
Close sources ensure that Lautaro Martínez has been previously approached in other transfer windows and maintains a good relationship with the red and white idea. The operation would not be straightforward, but Atlético de Madrid is confident in building an attractive and convincing ambitious project for Lautaro. Additionally, with Apollo’s arrival, they have much greater economic power.
Meanwhile, Alexander Sorloth is considering alternatives in European leagues that would offer him continuity, consistent playing time, and real immediate competitive prominence. The Norwegian’s future could possibly lie in Italy, with Inter Milan being one of his potential destinations.

Lautaro Martínez, strategic target for Atlético de Madrid
Performance reports highlight that Lautaro Martínez combines mobility, high pressing, and proven goal-scoring instinct in demanding constant competitions. His adaptation to Simeone’s system seems natural, enhancing offensive associations, leadership in the dressing room, and sustained permanent collective defensive commitment.
Atlético de Madrid believes that signing Lautaro Martínez would represent an immediate qualitative leap for their firm continental aspirations. Milan does not close doors, but they emphasize the importance of the striker within the Nerazzurri project and his global media impact.
The player’s surroundings acknowledge a strong interest but stress that any decision will depend on clear sporting conditions and concrete guaranteed structural terms. Meanwhile, Alexander Sorloth awaits progress to finalize his departure from Atlético de Madrid without future unnecessary public contractual conflicts.
The red and white supporters already envision an attack led by Lautaro Martínez that revives lasting collective competitive sustained ambition. In the offices, there is growing conviction that Lautaro Martínez fits into the club’s identity historically forged with sacrifice and character.
An offensive duo formed by Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez would make Atlético de Madrid a contender for everything, getting much closer to their first Champions League. Undoubtedly, the signing of the Argentine would change the future landscape of the mattress team.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El delantero soñado por el Atlético para sustituir a Sorloth
