Coach Huang Qian: Baena is almost leaving the team, but does not accept Atletico Madrid to exchange players with Riquelme

June 26 Villarreal coach Marcellino said that Baena is close to leaving the team, but does not accept Atletico Madrid's exchange with Riquelme.

23-year-old Baenna made 33 appearances in Villarreal last season, scoring 7 goals and 10 assists, helping the team qualify for the Champions League. However, Atletico Madrid intends to introduce Baenna this summer. Coach Marcellino talked about this matter: "Yes, almost this is true, but I don't think it's a complete loss. I have been fortunate to enjoy the wonderful performance this player has brought in the past year and a half, but every cycle has its beginning and end." Coach Marcellino continued: "We have signed Molero to prevent this situation that will happen sooner or later." The 21-year-old Molero previously played for Las Palmas.

In the end, coach Marcellino denied the rumors that Atletico Madrid exchanged Baenna with Riquelme: "We already have two excellent players, they are Molero and Pino, and we are full of confidence in them. If no players leave next time, we are well-staffed in this position. I'm not saying Riquelme is not a good player, I think he is very good, but now he has no place for us."