Atletico Madrid surprised many when a week later Samuel Omorodion scored against them at the Metropolitano, they activated his release clause of 6 million euros, signing him from Granada. The 19-year-old went on loan to Alaves, where he has been a key threat for the Basque side.
According to Brand, His original idea was to buy Omorodion and then sell it at a good profit, but it is an idea that I am reconsidering. While they have Angel Correa, Memphis Depay, Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann up front, there is uncertainty over the future of the front three. As such, he may have his chance next season to show what he can do, as they feel he could become a major star.
Omorodion has openly stated his desire to stay and succeed at Atletico, and has nine goals and one assist so far this season in 28 La Liga games. That figure could be even higher, with Omorodion showing that his movement is better than his finishing at this very early point in his career. It could also work in his favor that apart from Morata, none of the other alternatives are quintessential number nine in the way that Omorodion is.
