Atlético begin overhaul, first departures set to be announced | OneFootball

Atlético has begun outlining its restructuring process for the next season and already has the first names that are not expected to remain in the squad in 2026. Full-backs Caio Paulista and Renzo Saravia are likely to be the first to leave the club.

The first is Caio Paulista, who joined Galo on loan from Palmeiras at the beginning of the year. Failing to establish himself, the player did not meet the expectations of the technical staff of Cuca and Sampaoli, as well as the management. He will not be purchased by Atlético and will return to Palmeiras, which is expected to seek a new loan for the athlete.

For Galo, Caio Paulista played 36 matches, totaling 1,532 minutes on the field — an average of only 42 minutes per game, highlighting the irregularity in his utilization throughout the season.

Another name that will not continue at the club is the Argentine Renzo Saravia. At Atlético since 2023, the right-back has played 129 games in the black-and-white jersey but is not expected to have his contract renewed. According to influencer Lucas Tanaka from the Canal do Tanaka, the player was seeking a two-year renewal, while Atlético offered only a one-year contract. Without an agreement, negotiations cooled, and the tendency is for the contract to end at the season's close.

With Saravia's departure confirmed, Galo will only have Natanael as an option for the right-back position, while evaluating the market to strengthen the sector in 2026.

The movements are part of the club's planned restructuring, which is expected to announce new decisions regarding the squad in the coming days.

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