Thomas Lemar Addresses His Future With Atletico Madrid Amid Exit Rumors

• Thomas Lemar has addressed his future with Atletico Madrid
• The Frenchman has been with the club for five seasons but has struggled to nail a starting spot under Diego Simeone
• The 27-year-old has been linked with a move to Olympique Marseille

Atletico Madrid forward, Thomas Lemar has reiterated that he is fine at the club despite rumors linking him with a move away from the club.

The Frenchman has played for the Spanish giants since 2018 but has failed to nail down a starting spot in the team, and in five seasons, he has played 175 games.

Lemar made only 32 appearances last season under Diego Simeone and scored just one goal. He started 17 games in a campaign in which Atletico were knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage, per Transfermarkt.

The club have already signed Javi Galan, Caglar Soyuncu, Santiago Mourino, and Cesar Azpilicueta, all arriving at the beginning of July.

Zidane set to extend deal with Spanish giants Real Madrid until 2024

Football

Joao Felix, Atletico's most valuable asset, has been linked with a move away from the club following his controversial comments about wanting to play for rivals Barcelona. The Portuguese youngster is one of the most expensive footballers of all time.

Lemar on his Atletico future

According to Football Espana, the 27-year-old could be forced to move away from the club, especially if Atletico bring in new midfielders. The Frenchman feels he is fine at the club.

“My future? I’m here, aren’t I? I’m here, that’s the only thing I can tell you, and I’m perfectly fine here.”

French giants Olympique Marseille, who have already signed up Geoffrey Kondogbia from Atletico, were linked with Lemar, but a deal has not materialized.

There are a few weeks left in the summer transfer window, and we could see more movements at the club before it closes.

Atletico fans destroy Felix's plaque

Barcelona Set to Sign Former Premier League Midfielder

Football

Sports Brief earlier reported on Atletico fans vandalizing Felix's plaque after the Portuguese made controversial comments.

A plaque bearing his name at Civitas Metropolitano was destroyed by angry supporters as a repercussion for his statement.

Each Atletico Madrid player receives a plaque from Atletico Madrid once they reach 100 games for the La Liga giants, with Joao Felix among the top stars with one from the club.