A Tuesday press report claimed that Alexander Sorloth's situation at Atletico Madrid had "changed completely" compared with the summer, with his departure now "firmly on the table" for the club's management and the player himself.
Atletico said to tackle several issues before winter
The report stated that Atletico Madrid are tackling several issues before the winter transfer window, including Sorloth's future. According to Marca, Sorloth's January departure would open the door for another striker.
Limited minutes and no goals so far
Six matches into the season, Sorloth was still waiting for his first goal and had played only 155 minutes since the start of the campaign.
Summer injury and contract details
An injury kept Sorloth sidelined for two months in the summer. The report also noted that Sorloth's contract runs until 2028.
Deal clauses and another forward's form
Villarreal retained 20% of any future sale over the next two years as part of the deal signed with Atletico Madrid in August 2024. The coverage also mentioned that Jonathan David scored in his first three league matches.
