Atletico Madrid eyeing Borussia Dortmund winger as potential replacement for Carrasco

According to reports from Santi Aouna on FootMercato, Atletico Madrid are looking at a like-for-like Belgian replacement for Yannick Carrasco on the wing, in case their winger ends up leaving.

The player Atleti have in mind is Borussia Dortmund’s Belgian winger Thorgan Hazard, whose contract with Die Schwarzgelben ends in the summer of 2024.

However, not too long ago, reports from German sources highlighted that Hazard was one of 11 players that Dortmund were looking to part ways with this summer, which could mean he becomes an affordable acquisition for Atletico Madrid.

Carrasco remains keen on leaving Spain at the end of this season, having come very close to a departure in the January window. Dortmund, in all likelihood, will be losing the services of Erling Haaland in the summer, which could mean they gear up for a total revamp of the squad.

Los Rojiblancos have previously shown their interest in Thorgan Hazard, and the 29-year-old would be a very similar profile to Carrasco, who has been an important part of Diego Simeone’s side.

It was also reported that part of the overhaul at Dortmund will see them part ways with Reinier Jesus. Reinier will return to Real Madrid, hoping to impress in preseason.

More developments will follow soon in Atletico’s pursuit of Hazard, who has managed six goals and an assist in 14 starts across all competitions this season.