Elche loaned Lemar to Atletico

French attacking midfielder Thomas Lemar began his adventures in Spanish football with a transfer to Atletico Madrid for 72 million euros in the summer of 2018, but eventually lost his place in Diego Simeone's team. As a result, the 30-year-old performer spent last season on loan in the Catalan Girona, after which the player returned to the location of the "mattresses" two years before the end of the contract. However, it was also not possible to find a place in Simeone's team for Lemar during this time, so he will spend the next campaign on temporary terms in another club. Elche expressed a desire to strengthen its squad with an experienced performer, which was announced by both clubs. Last season, the Frenchman played 28 matches, scored three goals and provided two assists.