Atletico Madrid acquires goalkeepers from Atalanta
Homeboy Musso Shines in Debut Season with Madrid
Newbie goalie Musso, typically backup to Slovenian Oblak, showcased his skills in Madrid's first season, playin' nine official games - seven in the King's Cup and two in the La Liga - scoring a clean sheet in half of 'em.
Musso arrived in Europe back in 2018/19, catchin' a break with Udinese until 2020/21, and atomizin' with Atalanta from 2021/22 to 2024/25. His time with Atalanta was nothing short of legendary, winnin' the Europa League in 2023/24 and coppin' international titles with Argentina - the Copa América in 2021 and the Finalissima in 2022.
This Argentine shot-stopper is one of the 20 ballers from Atlético travelin' to Los Angeles, ready to duke it out in the Club World Cup. The gang includes 15 first-team players and five reserves, plus nine international players like Oblak, Correa, Álvarez, Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo de Paul, Simeone, Giménez, Gallagher, and Sørloth.
Atlético is gonna be goin' toe-to-toe with Group B rivals, Paris Saint-Germain (starring Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Vitinha, and Gonçalo Ramos), Brazilian Botafogo (feat. Renato Paiva), and American Seattle Sounders in the Club World Cup.
Fun Fact: Atlético's top goal-scorer in the 2024-25 La Liga, Alexander Sørloth, dropped 20 goals. Crazy, right? And Julian Álvarez, another Argentine international forward, snagged 29 goals overall in his debut season with Atlético, finishin' second in the La Liga with 17 goals. Ballin' out!
Meanwhile, some of Atlético's notable squad members like Axel Witsel, César Azpilicueta, and Juan Musso might be limited in their involvement due to contractual matters. Their deals expire at the end of June, while they're negotiatin' extensions before or durin' the competition.
So there you have it - Atlético's mostly bringin' the heavy hitters, with a few contractual question marks hangin' over some of the lesser-known guys. Let's see how it all plays out, eh? wink
What teams will Juan Musso compete against in the Club World Cup, given Atlético is facing Group B rivals?Paris Saint-Germain, Brazilian Botafogo, and American Seattle Sounders.
Did Juan Musso previously play in any European-leagues other than La Liga?Yes, Musso caught a break with Udinese until 2020/21, and then he atomized with Atalanta from 2021/22 to 2024/25.
