New development for Sørloth, once linked with Turkish clubs: Atlético Madrid could open the door to an exit
Alexander Sørloth, who has not had the playing time he wanted at Atlético Madrid since the start of the season, could reportedly leave in the January transfer window. The Norwegian striker has played 155 minutes in 6 official matches.
The future of Alexander Sørloth, who has also been linked with Süper Lig clubs in the past, remains uncertain at Atlético Madrid. The Norwegian striker, who has not had the playing time he wanted at the Spanish club since the start of the season, could reportedly leave in the January transfer window. The situation of the experienced forward, whom the club had planned to keep in the squad during the summer, is said to be under review again because of the changed attacking rotation and his limited minutes.
According to reports in the Spanish press, the Atlético Madrid hierarchy has put the possibility of Sørloth leaving in the January transfer window on the table. The Norway international, who is said to have had an important place in head coach Diego Simeone's attacking plans in the summer, reportedly saw his position change with the arrival of Jonathan David. With David's arrival increasing competition in the forward line, Sørloth's role in the team is also reported to have come up for discussion.
Sørloth, who was out for around two months with a muscle injury suffered in pre-season, has appeared in only 6 official matches so far this season. The experienced striker has played 4 matches in LaLiga and 2 in the Champions League, spending a total of 155 minutes on the pitch without a goal or an assist.
Atlético Madrid would also have to take the financial terms into account in any sale. Under the agreement reached when Sørloth was signed from Villarreal, his former club has a 20 per cent sell-on clause on any future sale. Even so, the Spanish club could reportedly approve the Norwegian's departure if a suitable offer arrives and could then look for a new forward with a different profile for its attack.
Sørloth finished as top scorer in Türkiye on the strength of his performances for Trabzonspor, recording 24 goals and 9 assists in 34 Süper Lig matches for the club in the 2019/20 season. The Norway international, who also won the Turkish Cup, ended his time at Trabzonspor with 33 goals and 11 assists in 49 matches in all competitions. After leaving Trabzonspor, Sørloth went on to play for RB Leipzig, Real Sociedad and Villarreal, before moving to Atlético Madrid in August 2024.