Football Manager 2022 has arrived, giving you the chance to step into the manager's hot seat and begin your new rollercoaster career.
Atletico Madrid may be the current title holder in Spain, but you'll want to follow our top tips if you're going to keep the red side of Madrid on top of the Spanish throne.
Club Vision
You may only have a few expectations set by your board but that's more than enough to make your life difficult.
Not only will you be expected to work within a tight wage budget, you'll also be tasked with signing young players that can be sold for a profit in the future.
Despite the limitations in place at the Wanda Metropolitano, you'll also be expected to compete in the latter stages of the Champions League, with the board expecting you to at least reach the semi-finals.
Tactics
With Atletico having a number of talented players across their team, you could go in many different tactical directions.
We recommend a positive 5-2-3 WB Wide formation, deploying a tiki-taka tactical style that will allow you to control possession and string together some neat moves.
With a plethora of wide attacking talent, utilising the link up between the wing backs and the attacking wingers, we believe you can quickly progress the ball forward and cause havoc for opposition defenders.
Top Players
With financial restrictions causing you some bother, you'll be glad to hear that Atletico Madrid still house plenty of world class talent in Football Manager 2022.
These three players represent the present and the future, giving you a solid foundation to build a successful dynasty.
Luis Suarez
A dangerous striker with plenty of bite, Luis Suarez is the goalscoring focal point that can turn your attacking into a nightmare for defenders.
Poaching in the box and closing down defenders is Suarez's bread and better and we think he could become a major player for your Alteti team in Football Manager 2022.
Jan Oblak
One of the best goalkeepers in the world right now, Jan Oblak is a superhuman 'keeper with excellent reflexes and handling.
An all-around goalkeeper who instantly relieves some pressure off your defenders, Oblak is no doubt a superstar in Football Manager 2022.
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Young Prospects
Unfortunately, there aren't a great many young prospects at Atletico Madrid, with the youth system and B team offering little in the way of exciting wonderkids.
We've found a couple of youngsters that could play their part in the future, but you'll want to improve your youth recruitment if you're going to find long-term success.
Alejandro Iturbe
A talented youngster who could be the natural successor to Jan Oblak, Alejandro Iturbe already has some impressive stats in the bank.
A loan move could do wonders for this exciting young Spaniard and we think he's the perfect candidate to lead your team moving forward.
Marcos Paulo
Currently on loan at Famalicao, Marcos Paulo is a young prospect that you should be keeping your eye on in Football Manager 2022.
Able to play in a number of offensive positions, Paulo could return from his loan and become a big player for your side.
Transfers
With a transfer budget of £2.51 million and a wage budget of £-5,860, you're going to have to work wonders in order to make an immediate impact on this Atletico Madrid side.
There are few contenders to sell, with many of Atleti's high earners out on loan, meaning you'll have to wait before cashing in.
Who to Sell
As mentioned above, you'll have to wait before you can make any major sales at Atletico Madrid in Football Manager 2022.
Kieran Trippier is the obvious high earner/valued player that you should be looking to move on, with the Englishman seeking a return home.
Selling Tripper would make you roughly £20-30 million, giving you a little cash to play with before the season kicks off.
Who to Sign
You'll be bargain hunting at the Wanda Metropolitano in Football Manager 2022, and you can click here to find some of the best.
If those options are tickling your fancy, you could look to sign Noussair Mazraoui, an incredibly exciting talent who wouldn't cost the Earth, but he may stretch your budget to the max.
If you want to go in a different direction as well as please your board, we recommend scouting out some bargain wonderkids.
READ - Football Manager 2022 Bargain Wonderkids
Claim the Spanish Throne
Atletico Madrid sit on top of the pile in Spain, but you'll have to work hard in order to keep them there.
Things may be tricky, but we believe you can claim the Spanish throne if you follow our simple tips.
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