An era ends at Atletico Madrid »leaves after 17 years

According to the daily MARKSaul's adventure Niguez at Atletico Madrid came to the end after not less than 17 years. The player returned this summer to Wanda Metropolitano, after the loan period spent in Sevilla, but will not sign the extension of the contract with the Madrid.

Saul departs from Atletico after 17 years and will sign with Trabzonspor

Also, the famous journalist Fabrizio Romano, a specialist in the transfer area, announced that the Spanish footballer has already found a new team. He will sign with Trabzonspor, from the position of a free contract player, and the formalization of the move will take place next week.

The announcement made by Fabrizio Romano on his “X” page

Saul first wore the “Rojiblanco” shirt in 2008, that is, since the junior period, when he officially became the player of Atletico Madrid.

The debut at the “big team” took place in 2012, and from that moment, the Spanish footballer became one of Diego Simeone's most important people.

From 2012 until now, Saul has checked no less than 427 appearances for “Los Colchoneros” in all competitions, during which time he managed to score 48 goals and offer 26 decisive passes.

Also, with the Spanish in the field, Atletico won six major trophies: a title in La Liga (2020/2021), two triumphs in the Europa League (2011/2012, 2017/2018), a Cup of the King (2012/2013), a Super Cup of Spain (2014), respectively a Super Cup of Europe (2018).

In the last season he wore Seville's T -shirt, being borrowed from Atletico, but the Andalusians did not have any purchase clause.

The 2024/2025 season was not the only one in which Saul evolved in the form of a loan for another team. The same scenario also took place in the Season 2021/2022, when he played for Chelsea (winning the World Club Championship), respectively in 2013/2014, when he wore the shirt of Rayo Vallecano.

3 million eurosis Saul Niguez's market share at this time, according to Transfermarkt