Five signings, five hits: Mateu Alemany's transfer window at Atlético

Rubén Uría praises the work of Mateu Alemany: a solid first window, featuring the sales of Gallagher and Raspadori, followed by an even better second summer, with five new arrivals who have delivered from day one.

Rubén Uría devotes his editorial to championing Mateu Alemany's work as Atlético de Madrid's sporting director. He begins by reviewing the January window, which brought in Lookman, Mendoza and Obed Vargas.

According to Uría, where Mateu really excelled was in the departures, selling Conor Gallagher and Giacomo Raspadori for top money. If that first window looked good, this summer's has been even better, despite being entirely overshadowed by the Julián Álvarez saga.

At the heart of his analysis are the five summer signings, which in his view significantly raise the level of the squad. He assesses them one by one. Cuti Romero, for his leadership, his authority and for being a terrific centre-back. Kang In Lee, for his explosiveness, his work rate and his talent. Alejandro Grimaldo, for his quality, his precision and his set pieces. Morten Hjulmand, for his personality, his experience and his leadership. And Jonathan David, for his work rate, his pace and his goals.

Uría sums up by saying that Mateu has brought in personality and quality, and that Simeone is not only grateful to him but is also getting the most out of this squad.