O Atlético de Madrid is looking to strengthen his defense for the next season, and the brazilian quarterback Roger Ibañez, currently in Rome, aroused the interest of the club colchonero. According to "La Gazzetta dello Sport", the player is considered one of the main highlights of José Mourinho's team and has been gaining more opportunities in the Brazilian team.
With a contract valid until 2025 with Rome, the departure of Ibañez will not be easy, since the Italian club should not facilitate its transfer in the transfer window. However, the Atlético de Madrid it has in its planning the search for players without contract or close to the end of their bonds, aiming to minimize the costs of hiring in the market.
The defense has been a concern for coach Diego Simeone this season, with Felipe leaving for the Nottingham Forest and the injuries of Savic and Giménez. For this reason, the arrival of a new defender is considered one of the priorities for the next season, especially in the face of a lean squad such as Atlético de Madrid.
Ibañez gained notoriety in Brazil defending the Fluminense and was negotiated with Atalanta in 2019. The following year, the player was loaned to Rome, which exercised the option to purchase the defender. Since then, Ibañez has excelled in his performances, drawing the attention of European clubs such as the Atlético de Madrid.
At 23, Ibañez is considered a promise of Brazilian football and has shown great technical quality and maturity in its position as a quarterback. Your ability in anticipation, marking and ball exit makes it an attractive option for the Atlético de Madrid, who seeks to strengthen his defense for the next season.
The arrival of Ibañez to Atlético de Madrid could further strengthen the defense of the team, which already has experienced players such as Godín and Juanfran, in addition to the young talents like Giménez and Hermoso. With the possible hiring of Ibañez, coach Diego Simeone would have more options to mount his defense and face the challenges of the next season.
Rome, in turn, must not give up easily the Brazilian quarterback, who has become an important part in his cast. The Italian club has already shown interest in renewing Ibañez's contract, which may hinder negotiation with the Atlético de Madrid. However, the Spanish club is determined to seek reinforcements for the defense and can make a tempting proposal to rely on the talent of the Brazilian player.
