The long-serving Atletico Madrid star has been told to find a new club by Diego Simeone

Atletico Madrid is in the midst of a squad overhaul. The likes of Memphis Depay, Mario Hermoso and Gabriel Paulista have already left/will leave as the club's sporting department aims for a drastic improvement on last season. Another player who will almost certainly go is Saul Niguez.

The 29-year-old has been on the books of Atleti throughout his career, and apart from two loans at Rayo Vallecano and Chelsea, he has been present in Diego Simeone's team since his debut in 2012. In total, he played 427 matches. for Los Colchoneros, although it is highly unlikely that he will reach 428.

Saul was told by Atleti and Simeone himself that there is no place for him next season, as per AS Diary. He will need to find a new club if he wants to continue playing regular football.

It makes sense to Atletico Madrid to pass to Saul, given that Mikel Merino is apparently lined up as its replacement. On top of that, they already have Arthur Vermeeren, Pablo Barrios and Rodrigo Riquelme as younger players coming through, and their presence would affect their respective playing times.