Gelson Martins
Gelson Martins is one of the nine players who, taking advantage of what is known as a "just cause" in the neighboring country, have managed to separate themselves from Sporting de Portugal. The winger, along with other players like Rui Patrício, William Carvalho, Bruno Fernandes, and Bas Dost, took advantage of the terrible relationship they had with the now former president of the club, Bruno Carvalho, to break their contract and become free agents.
Logically, the possibility of signing a player with so much talent without having to pay a single euro has not gone unnoticed by the big clubs on the continent. Among them is Atlético de Madrid, a team that would welcome the arrival of a player who is to the complete liking of Diego Simeone.
However, before taking the final step, the Colchoneros want to make sure that, as explained by the newspaper As, the Lisbon team has no option to claim compensation from the club that ultimately signs him. If they do not obtain that guarantee, the possible signing of the Portuguese player will be put on hold.
Martins, 23, stands out for his speed, directness, and ball skills, qualities that have allowed him to accumulate 140 official matches with the team (27 goals and 30 assists) and appear in the Portuguese national team on 19 occasions (recently playing in the World Cup).