Thomas Lemar at Atlético, final year as club begins a new cycle | OneFootball

Thomas Lemar faces a decisive summer at Atlético Madrid, back from Girona with rhythm yet entering the final year of his deal. The project is shifting into a new phase.

According to La Colina De Nervion, the Frenchman returns to a squad in flux and with fiercer competition for places.

He made 27 LaLiga appearances for Girona, 14 as a starter, totalling 1,259 minutes. He finished with three goals and one assist, with standout displays against Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Lemar arrived in 2018, weeks after becoming a world champion with France. He debuted in the European Super Cup win over Real Madrid and later played a key part in the 2020/21 LaLiga title.

Injuries gradually interrupted his continuity, culminating in a right Achilles tendon rupture in September 2023 that required surgery.

He has started pre-season with the first team and continued through Atlético’s preparations. The club are refining the squad, with outstanding cases to address before the window closes in August.

His contract runs until 30 June 2027, which makes 2026/27 his final season under deal. Keeping him would mean risking a free exit next summer, while a departure now would accelerate the handover between cycles.

Across 186 Atlético matches he has 10 goals and 19 assists, plus a LaLiga and a European Super Cup. For his future to be settled this summer, two pieces must fit, a move that suits the player and a squad plan the club are still shaping.

Source: La Colina De Nervion

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