Report: Man United have made £30m offer to sign La Liga star

Key Highlights

• Llorente may not always be an automatic starter, but his importance within Diego Simeone’s squad has rarely been in doubt. Photo IMAGOVersatility defines Llorente market appealAt Atlético, there is clear recognition that Llorente “is not just any player”.
• His capacity to operate across midfield, full back, wide roles and even in advanced positions has made him a trusted tactical tool.
• He offers intensity, discipline and adaptability, qualities that become increasingly valuable over the course of a demanding season. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFichajes note that this flexibility is central to Atlético’s hesitation.
• Llorente is “a constant solution for changing tactical scenarios”, rather than a simple squad filler.
• Internally, there is appreciation that players who can solve multiple problems within one profile are difficult to replace, particularly within Simeone’s system where structure and sacrifice are paramount. At the same time, there is an acknowledgement that timing matters.