{statorium_team tid=23 sid=262 text="Barcelona"} are set to supply {statorium_team tid=39 sid=262 text="Atlético"} with another ex-player after reports emerged that {statorium_player pid=199 sid=262 text="Marcos Alonso"} has reached an agreement to sign Marcos Alonso in the summer.
Alonso joined the Blaugrana in the 2022/23 season after six successful seasons at {statorium_team tid=8 sid=252 text="Chelsea"} and was a dependable player in their run-up to the LaLiga title. However, he has struggled for fitness and game time this season with a back injury which has kept him out of the team for three months.
In that time, other players have risen to prominence, leaving no room for his comeback.
He is currently in the last stages of his recovery but it is uncertain if he will play for the club again this season. Whatever happens, it is now certain that the former Bolton Wanderers and Sunderland man will be leaving Catalonia this summer.
His destination is already settled, however, as reports have emerged about Atléti having contacted his entourage over a free transfer.
He is set to join {statorium_player pid=1840 text="Memphis Depay"}, {statorium_player pid=673 text="Luis Suarez"}, {statorium_player pid=1128 text="Antoine Griezmann"}, Thiago Motta, and his father Marcos Alonso II among others as players who have moved from Barcelona to Atlético in their careers.
Los Colchoneros have made a habit of signing free agents in recent windows. However, their agreement with Alonso is still a gentleman’s agreement as both options are exploring multiple options ahead of the summer.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are uncertain about the renewal of {statorium_player pid=669 sid=262 text="Sergi Roberto’s"} contract.
Their captain, who made his debut in 2010, has played over 300 games for the club in a span of 14 years. He is one of their most dependable players thanks to his versatility which allows him to play as a DM, CM (his natural position), CB, fullback, winger and a false 9.
Despite these qualities, he has never really managed to nail down a starting position in his 14 years at the club. However, he was deemed very important to let go.
With Xavi’s imminent departure from the club, there are reports of Roberto following suit, being the last of the old guard. His recent performances are making a case for his continuity, however, which will help him achieve his dream of retiring at the club of his life.
This would see him enjoy even more fulfilment than the likes of Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta and even Xavi Hernandez.
Other players who could leave the club along with Alonso and Roberto are {statorium_player pid=454 sid=262 text="Oriol Romeu"}, {statorium_player pid=33129 sid=262 text="Pablo Torre"}, {statorium_player pid=661 text="Clement Lenglet"} and {statorium_player pid=110 sid=262 text="Eric Garcia"}.