Meunier could have signed for Atleti in 2019

Currently, at Borussia Dortmund, Thomas Meunier could have been an Atletico Madrid player back in 2019. At the time, Atletico was in the search for a new right-back and the Belgian was among the options. 

"I could have gone to other teams such as Atletico, Tottenham or Inter, but Dortmund has a special atmosphere. I live football with passion. Here in Dortmund, games are experienced differently and that's what brought me here. It is extraordinary", said the player in an interview to 'AS'.

Back then, Meunier was a PSG player, and the club was willing to sell him. Even Simeone called him to ask about his situation, but the deal wasn't completed. 

Finally, the Belgian international stayed in Paris, before leaving for Dortmund in 2020.

Atletico looked for another option and ended up signing Trippier, who now plays regularly for Simeone's side.