The episode is the final installment of season 2 for Carousel Mercato, recorded during a walk through Madrid streets. It centers on Mateo Alemany, credited as the key figure in Atlético de Madrid's winter transfer activities. The host introduces Alemany's role in securing signings like Lucman and Rodrigo Mendoza, noting the difficulty of such operations in January. Sergio Santomé, a former colleague of Alemany from Valencia and later at Olympique de Marseille, joins as a guest. Santomé describes Alemany's working style as methodical, planned, and brilliant, particularly in navigating the challenging winter market. He explains that the January market is about opportunities, not top-tier players, which Alemany leveraged. The conversation delves into the specific signings: Lucman is seen as an immediate performance player, while Mendoza, acquired for under 20 million euros, is highlighted as a high-potential opportunity. Santomé praises Mendoza as the most talented Spanish player from the last U20 World Cup, citing his physical and technical skills as a complete profile. He predicts Mendoza will be revalued in coming years. Santomé also discusses how Alemany balances day-to-day management of the squad, fostering a good atmosphere and high demand, with forward-looking planning for the summer transfer market. The episode wraps up with a teaser for season 3 in July, reminding listeners to access the show via Cadena SER platforms.
