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Atletico Madrid News / Football Espana / April 4

Atletico Madrid close the door on returning loan star

Atletico Madrid have reportedly already made a summer transfer decision on Saul Niguez’s future at the club. Los Rojiblancos sanctioned a season-long loan for the Spain international ahead of the 2024/25 campaign as he moved on to La Liga rivals Sevilla.

Atletico Madrid News / Football Espana / November 29

Atletico Madrid star opens up on mental health struggles in injury recovery

Saul Niguez has opened up on his long road back from injury on loan at Sevilla this season. With his career at a crossroads ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, the Spanish international accepted a season-long loan out of Atletico Madrid, to revive his La Liga fortunes.

Soccer News / Football Espana / September 25

Saul Niguez set for two-month absence as injury problems return at Sevilla

Saul Niguez promised so much during his first few years at Atletico Madrid, but injuries prevented him from becoming a leading midfielder in Europe. His path took him to Sevilla in the summer, and despite an encouraging start to life in Andalusia, familiar problems have now returned.

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Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / July 15

Saul Niguez leaves Atletico Madrid on loan for second time in three years

Sevilla have confirmed the signing of Saul Niguez on loan from Atletico Madrid for next season, with an option to extend the loan. Atletico manager Diego

Atletico Madrid News / Football Espana / July 13

Atletico Madrid to delay long-serving player’s contract termination by 12 months, loan agreed instead

Saul Niguez will be leaving Atletico Madrid in the coming days, having been deemed surplus to requirements by Diego Simeone. However, the way in which he will be departing is slightly different to what has been reported over the course of this week.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / July 13

Watch: Atletico Madrid stalwart bids emotional farewell to teammates ahead of imminent departure

On Friday, it was reported that Atletico Madrid had reached an agreement with Saul Niguez to terminate his contract with immediate effect. The 29-year-old has no place in Diego Simeone’s squad for next season, and he will now be paid off to ensure that his salary is no longer on the books.

Atletico Madrid News / Football Espana / July 12

Atletico Madrid veteran accepts major pay cut to complete La Liga switch

Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez is ready to leave the club next week to join Sevilla. Los Rojiblancos have been in talks with the Spanish international to try and terminate his contract in the Spanish capital.

Atletico Madrid News / Football Espana / July 11

Atletico Madrid player returns for pre-season amid ongoing talks to terminate his contract

Atletico Madrid’s pre-season schedule got underway on Thursday, and one of the novelties was the return to Saul Niguez. The 29-year-old has already been told that he has no future at the club, and a departure is currently in the process of being sought.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / July 9

Atletico Madrid stalwart on the verge of exit after 11 years

Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez is on the verge of leaving the club 11 years after making it into the first team, only spending two seasons away from the club at Chelsea and Rayo Vallecano on loan.

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / June 13

Agents of Atletico Madrid midfielder looking for exit routes

Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has seen his role in the side decline over the last few years, starting most notably with his loan move to Chelsea, and continuing over the last two seasons.

Atletico Madrid News / Football Espana / June 10

Saudi Arabia looking like last hope for Atletico Madrid to offload midfielder

Atletico Madrid have been quite transparent about the fact that they want to move Saul Niguez on this summer, with several reports emerging about the club’s stance, believing it to be the end of his cycle.

Atletico Madrid News / ESPN / April 1, 2024

Late Saul winner puts Atletico back into top-4

Substitute Saul Niguez scored a late winner to give Atletico Madrid a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Villarreal on Monday, as Diego Simeone's side climbed back into LaLiga's top four.

Atletico Madrid News / Football Espana / March 24, 2024

Atletico Madrid legend backs Saul Niguez to rediscover form in season finale

Current and former Atletico Madrid stars have lined up support Saul Niguez during his spell of mixed form. Niguez is training with a reduced first team squad during the international as he aims for a strong end to the season.

Atletico Madrid News / Football Espana / March 14, 2024

Atletico Madrid star pens heartfelt statement after Inter win: ‘It’s difficult for me to write this right now’

Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez penned a surprisingly somber statement on Wednesday night amid the euphoria of their Champions League victory over Inter on penalties.

Atletico Madrid News / Football Espana / March 11, 2024

Atletico Madrid keen to extend contract of 20-year-old Moroccan starlet amid interest from England

Atletico Madrid have not been known for introducing young players under Diego Simeone, with Pablo Barrios looking like the first success story since Saul Niguez a decade before him, but it is an area they are hoping to improve in.

Girona FC News / Football Espana / December 1, 2023

Saul Niguez tipped for Atletico Madrid start at Barcelona

Diego Simeone is planning changes for Atletico Madrid’s La Liga trip to Barcelona with Saul Niguez in line to start for the visitors. Simeone rotated his team for the midweek Champions League win away at Dutch side Feyenoord as Los Rojiblancos confirmed their place in the last 16 in 2024.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 1, 2023

Barcelona star Joao Felix hits back at criticism from Saul Niguez and Antoine Griezmann – ‘Obviously’

Barcelona star Joao Felix did not seem overly amused with criticism coming from former teammates Antoine Griezmann and Saul Niguez when it was put to him.

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