Atlético's summer signings deliver in derby win
- Source
- MarcaTier 1
- By
- DAVID G. MEDINA
- Published
Key points
- Grimaldo and David scored in the derby; David has three goals in three games and could trigger his €25m purchase option
- Kang-in showed quality and goal threat in his first official outing; Cuti Romero elevated the defence after two games
- Hjulmand arrived as a starter but Cardoso's form has pushed him out of the last two lineups
Summary
Atlético's five summer signings—Grimaldo, Cuti, Hjulmand, Kang-in and Jonathan David on loan—have justified the investment after a strong showing in the derby win over Real Madrid. Four of them started, with David and Grimaldo among the scorers. The Canadian striker's three goals in three games have already made a case for triggering his €25m purchase clause, while Kang-in has impressed with both quality and finishing in his debut. Cuti has quickly established himself as a leader at centre-back, a stark contrast to previous transfer windows that saw signings like Ruggeri, Almada and Raspadori fail to establish themselves.
Original headline
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