https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2022/06/08/
saul-to-head-back-to-atletico-madrid-
Saul to head back to Atletico Madrid
08 Jun 2022
Saul Niguez will return to Atletico Madrid following the completion of his
one-year loan spell at Chelsea.
https://i.imgur.com/oCRbzdm.jpg
The Spaniard made 23 appearances for the Blues, 12 of them from the start.
He played the final 45 minutes of our extra-time Club World Cup triumph
against Palmeiras, steadying the ship after a period of dominance for our
Brazilian opponents, and scored his only Chelsea goal in the FA Cup win at
Luton Town, a fine finish from the edge of the box.
https://i.imgur.com/Gs1uxFb.jpg
Saul with Club World Cup trophy and medal
During a busy season for the Blues, Saul's versatility proved useful to
Thomas Tuchel, as he switched between a central midfield berth and left
wing-back. After a difficult start Saul acclimatised to the pace and power
of English football, helped by a run of games in the Carabao Cup.
Tuchel also leaned on Saul's European experience, with a good chunk of his
minutes coming in the Champions League. He was brought off the bench at
crucial junctures of our knockout games at home to Lille and away to Real
Madrid. Saul's final game was our last of the season against Watford.
Chelsea would like to thank Saul for his efforts during the season and we
wish him all the best for the future.