Atletico is already seeing some strong changes to their lineup, with their veteran goalkeeper Leo Franco now departing and the promising young Real Valladolid star, Sergio Asenjo expected to take his place. Atletico also purchased Real Betis defender and Spanish international, Juanito. Despite pressure from big clubs to purchase their star players, Aguero and Forlan, Atletico remained committed to keeping their strong attacking base in the hopes for a successful new season.