Saul to arrive at Sevilla on Monday after Atletico contract terminated and wages halved | Relief

It took a while to unlock, but Saul Niguez will finally be a Sevilla player.Apart from his performances over the last two seasons, and some less than fruitful loan spells, including at Chelsea, it seemed impossible that a reinforcement like him could appear at this new, economically unstable Sevilla.

For many reasons: his high salary, 7 million euros net per season, his more than 40 games at Atletico, with lights and shadowssuggested that the man from Elche, if he leaves the Colchonero team, will play for a club destined to reach a higher level. According to those around him, The national team player’s obsession is to prove to himself and to people that he can become that player again.

which attracted the attention of major European clubs.

The operation began to take shape in early June.. Around this time, Victor Orta contacted Aaron Siguez, the player’s brother, to find out first-hand what his situation was and, above all, his intentions. The days passed, knowing that Diego Pablo Simeone did not count on him for the next project, Saul began to seriously consider the new challenge.The sporting desire to free up salary mass further pushed him towards the exit.

The strategy was set: if he could negotiate a release from his contract and play at least one of his remaining two years, The Sevillians can offer him a three-year contract for 4 million euros gross.A strong bet for a club that enters the market with plenty of money, but has some transfer of that money in its established plan, something that could be used to reward him once he’s released.

In Saul, Sevilla not only believe they will find the midfielder with physical strength and good ball control that Javier García Pimienta has asked for. They also brings experience and leadership to the team, something that was lost obviously with the departure of players like Fernando, Rakitic or Sergio Ramos. A need that the Andalusians tried to satisfy. Former Atletico Madrid player arrives in Nervión seeking revenge.

At 29, he will get a role that he has never been given in Cívitas Metropolitano. A signature that leaves no one indifferent.