The great book of Atlético de Madrid will turn an important page in its history. Arrived at the club in 2008 at the age of 14, Saúl ñíguez will fly to definitively join Trabzonspor. A 17 year old adventure, which will therefore end this summer as the Turkish Digital Sport media reveals. A verbal agreement has already been reached between the former Spanish international and the Turkish training, while formalization should take place next week. Saul, for his part, will terminate his contract with Atlético a year from his expiration.
Considered among the most promising players at his post was a time, the Spaniard had played in particular the 2016 Champions League final, lost to Real Madrid (1-1, 5-3 TAB). That year, he also shone by scoring a sublime goal in the semi-finals going to Bayern Munich, after a solo slalom. He had joined Chelsea on loan in 2021 to revive himself after a complicated period, then Seville last year, but without finding the fire of his best years. With 427 appearances in the Colchoneros jersey, the middle of 30 years is the 8th most capped player in the history of the Madrid club. Among the players still active, only Koke, Oblak and Griezmann do better.
