Atletico Madrid’s Cerezo Dismisses Messi Transfer Speculation

President’s Response to Rumors

Enrique Cerezo, the president of Atletico Madrid, has dismissed the ongoing speculation surrounding a potential signing of Lionel Messi. The iconic footballer, who has made a name for himself at Barcelona, currently plays for Inter Miami, with his contract set to conclude at the end of the year. Discussions have arisen about Messi possibly returning to European football in January, especially as he gears up for the next summer World Cup.

Cerezo’s Remarks on Messi

Atletico Madrid has been mentioned as a possible destination for the star player. However, Cerezo made light of these reports, stating, “I think Messi is in the United States playing for Inter Miami, and I honestly can’t fathom how anyone could have arrived at that conclusion (chuckles).”

He further emphasized the strength of his current squad, asserting, “We have an excellent team that is already finalized. Our goal now is to maintain our cohesion and begin our preparations.”

Current Team Composition

At Atletico, Messi’s fellow Argentine teammates, Julián Álvarez and Thiago Almada, are part of the roster.