Josuha Guilavogui’s stint at Atletico Madrid was marred by complexities from the start. Despite his transfer for a significant sum of 10 million euros during the last winter transfer window, his time with the Spanish club proved to be challenging. He only managed to feature in one match in La Liga before returning to his former club, Saint-Etienne.
In an interview with Le Figaro, a close acquaintance of the French international shed light on the behind-the-scenes circumstances of Guilavogui’s departure from ASSE last summer. Surprisingly, it was revealed that Atletico Madrid’s coach, Diego Simeone, was not even informed of Guilavogui’s arrival until it was too late. This revelation hinted at a lack of coordination and communication, suggesting that the player’s move was driven more by agents and financial considerations rather than footballing ones.
Fortunately, Guilavogui has found playing time and success back at Saint-Etienne. However, his future remains uncertain. The question looms large as to whether he will return to Madrid at the end of the season or seek opportunities elsewhere.
