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Barcelona Saúl is a Spanish midfielder who plays for Sevilla on loan from Atlético Madrid. He has also represented Spain at various youth levels and the senior team, and scored in the 2014 Champions League final.
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Nov 21, 1994 · Saúl Ñíguez is a Spanish midfielder who plays for Sevilla FC on loan from Atlético de Madrid. He has 19 caps and 3 goals for the national team and a market value of €7.50m.
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Nov 21, 1994 · Sevilla FC. LaLiga Liga: Primera categoría Fichado: 15/07/2024 Contrato hasta 30/06/2025. imago images. +. F. Nacim./Edad: 21/11/1994 (29) Lugar de nac.: Elche. Nacionalidad: España. Altura: 1,84 m. Posición: Mediocentro. Agente: CAA Stellar. Exjugador de la selección: España. Partidos internac./goles: 19 / 3. 7,50 mill. €
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Aug 31, 2021 · Chelsea have secured the services of Spain midfielder Saul Niguez until the end of the season, with an option to buy. The 26-year-old was a key player for Atletico last season, but Chelsea failed to land Sevilla's Jules Kounde.
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After the £97.5m signing of Romelu Lukaku and their battling performance against Liverpool at Anfield prior to the international break, European champions Chelsea further enhanced their title credentials with the Deadline Day signing of Saul Niguez.
"Just another excellent player," is how Gary Neville described him in the wake of his arrival from Atletico Madrid. Saul, whose season-long loan deal contains a £30m option to buy next summer, brings "massive experience" to a squad already full of it.
"He fits the Chelsea profile of signing players who are ready," added the Sky Sports pundit.
Saul's pedigree is indisputable. At 26, he arrives at Stamford Bridge having already amassed 340 appearances for Atletico and won 19 caps for Spain. The "massive experience" Neville mentioned includes trophy wins both domestically and in Europe.
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"That is the most important reason for my decision," said Saul. "The three midfielders who are playing are at a high level and it will not be easy to start, but if I put my mind to it and fight it, I can do it."
Jorginho, N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic all bring different qualities to Tuchel's midfield.
Jorginho is a metronomic passer who dictates the play and orchestrates attacks; Kante is a tireless runner who offers outstanding defensive coverage; Kovacic is a powerful ball-carrier who excels in one-on-one situations.
Image: Saul Niguez speaks to Marcos Alonso in Chelsea training
Saul, though, offers a bit of everything. Sergio Busquets, who has partnered him in Spain's midfield on numerous occasions at international level, describes him as a "very complete player". Luis Enrique, Spain's manager, has used the same term.
Neville, meanwhile, expects him to strengthen Chelsea "enormously". "In midfield, with Jorginho, N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic, they already look really strong," he said.
Saul Niguez joined Chelsea on loan from Atletico Madrid with an option to buy next summer. He is a complete midfielder who can play in different positions and has won La Liga and the Europa League with Spain.
Jun 8, 2022 · Spain midfielder Saul Niguez reflects on his loan spell with Chelsea, where he made only 10 Premier League appearances. He says changing everything wasn't easy and thanks his team-mates and the club for their support.
Sep 10, 2021 · Saul Niguez left Atletico to play regularly in his favoured central midfield position. What can Chelsea expect when he does take the field?
