‘Suarez is leaving Atletico for Arsenal’
According to a highly-rated journalist, Mario Suarez is heading to Arsenal.
The news was broken by Eduardo Inda, one of Spain’s most prominent figures in the media. Last month, another reliable Spanish-based source ‘ABC.es’ suggested that Suarez had expressed his desire to leave Atletico Madrid after an interview with the player.
The defensive midfielder has fallen out of favour at the Vicente Calderon after spending much of this campaign on the bench.
Mario’s situation at Atletico is similar to that of Podolski at Arsenal
Three weeks ago, Suárez told Carlos Herrera from @OndaCero_es that he wanted departure because of lack of playing time. #afc
— Dr. Ray (@RayFC_) December 31, 2014
Following the disappointment of being used sparingly by Diego Simeone so far this season, the 27-year-old is now in search of a new club – a scenario similar to the one which saw Mesut Ozil say goodbye to Real Madrid.
Despite his ability which has seen him called up to represent the Spanish national team on a couple of occasions, Suarez is currently behind the likes of Gabi, Tiago and Koke in the midfield pecking order.
The Spaniard has been at Atletico Madrid since his youthful days, spending a two-year loan spell at Mallorca at one point in his 17-year stay with the La Liga champions.
Speaking ahead of the trip to Southampton, Arsene Wenger admitted concerns that his side requires not just a new centre-back but a holing midfielder too.
“There is a need there [in midfield] but the right opportunity has to come up. To buy [just] to buy is not what we want to do, but if the right opportunity comes up, we will do it.” the Arsenal boss said
“If you look at the number of games some players played, and the injuries we have with Wilshere, Ramsey and Arteta, we are a bit short at the moment in midfield.”
If he cannot command a shirt in Atletico, what makes him good enough for Arsenal? Well, may be a loan deal with a buy option could be it?
Now that Coquelin is back & shown a gud quality..this story is really just a story..lets move on to the next news
Sometimes lack of playing time makes players lose form.He(suares)may come & rediscover his form back,it’s possible.
yes,suarez z more solid than flamini so he wd wrk better wz coquelin
Coquelin was exceptional yesterday in that role. He covered the defence well. HOWEVER, we still need the service of Suarez in our plan B / to alternate with Frances if not in good form or vice verse, when Suarez is not in good form.
Do you have any video of that? I’d love to find out some additional information.