Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul is convinced the club's current squad is the best he can remember and has urged his team-mates to prove that in Saturday's La Liga opener against promoted Las Palmas.
Despite seeing a host of talented players leaving since the end of last season, Atletico have struck some eye-catching deals in the transfer market and will hoping to set down a marker when the Canary Islands outfit visit.
And in an attempt to bring further apprehension to Paco Herrera's men, Saul is confident Atletico's current crop are a gifted bunch.
The 20-year-old said: "This might be the most talented squad I can remember. The club has done a great job with the signings and incorporating such great players.
"We don't have a main objective. Las Palmas are a great team. It'll be very difficult and we will try for the win as we would against any team.
"It's a difficult start but what we need to think about first is Las Palmas, and not to look further."
Diego Simeone's men picked up maximum points against the three promoted teams last term and anything other than a repeat on Saturday will mark a stunning start to life back in La Liga for Las Palmas.
The Gran Canaria side's last stint in the top flight ended in 2002 following two years rubbing shoulders with the elite and many of the years between have seen them struggle, with things looking particularly gloomy during a couple of seasons in the third tier.
But their most noteworthy star comes in the shape of former Atletico and Spain playmaker Juan Carlos Valeron and the 40-year-old is looking forward to making his return to La Liga at a former stomping ground.
He told AS: "I take things as naturally and as normally as possible. If there's a gesture of affection towards me I will appreciate it, and if not [it doesn't matter].
"Wearing the Atletico shirt is something not everyone can do and for me it was incredible – very special. The club will always be in my heart."
