Molina out at Atlético, eyed by Man City before 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

Lionel Scaloni is clear that every player of the Argentina National Team must prove their worth every week at their clubs to receive a call that includes them in the squad list, in this case for the friendlies against Venezuela and Puerto Rico in the United States. One player who is getting less and less playing time is Nahuel Molina at Atlético de Madrid, although in the last few hours, interest from Manchester City has emerged that could revitalize his career.

The right-back, who has been vying for a spot in the senior team with Gonzalo Montiel since the run-up to Qatar 2022, is no longer a starter for Diego Simeone at the Colchonero. He is overshadowed by Marcos Llorente and, even in several matches, by the versatile Giuliano Simeone, known for his rampaging runs down the flank.

With the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada 2026 ever closer on the football horizon, he knows he will need to start getting more minutes to arrive with experience and confidence to defend the title. The Cholo can't guarantee him a leading role in the Spanish capital today and, according to TEAMtalk media, City is closely monitoring the situation.

Pep Guardiola is looking for a reliable full-back and the former Boca player has the characteristics that the coach considers necessary. The report from the British media also details that the operation would not require a high figure, as Atlético de Madrid would be willing to negotiate due to Molina's lack of continuity.

The sporting context itself and the possibility of playing in the Premier League make Manchester City an attractive destination, despite his lackluster last season. It wouldn't be the first time the Argentine has been linked with England: he was in the orbit of Nottingham Forest in the middle of the year, but that negotiation did not prosper.

During this campaign, Molina has started in just one of Aleti's nine matches. He came off the bench in five of them and did not play at all in the remaining three, thus accumulating only 144 minutes of action. Since his arrival in 2022 from Udinese, he has played 141 matches in total, scored seven goals and provided thirteen assists.

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