Villarreal star Alex Baena turned down the prospect to greater than triple his wage within the January switch window, after a Saudi Arabian aspect was prepared to activate his €60m launch clause, proving that he’s not solely involved with cash. Nonetheless more and more it seems as if Villarreal must put together for all times with out Baena subsequent season, with numerous giants circling.
Baena has voiced his affection for Barcelona up to now, amid hyperlinks to the Blaugrana, whereas former supervisor Unai Emery has been eager to reunite with him at Aston Villa for a while too. The Yellow Submarine are prepared to half with him for round €50m this summer season although, and considered one of his most suitors are Atletico Madrid, say Diario AS.
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Los Colchoneros contemplate him as considered one of their priorities for the summer season switch window this yr, however are eager to convey down the price of the operation, considering they are going to pursue Tottenham Hotspur’s Cristian Romero too. Baena has a contract till 2028, so Villarreal are in no rush to promote.
As per their info, Director of Soccer Carlos Bucero held talks with Villarreal officers after a latest assembly between their B groups, and defined that they may not meet their €50m asking value. Nonetheless they might be prepared to incorporate Rodrigo Riquelme within the deal, who has struggled for minutes this season. Riquelme additionally has a deal till 2028, and each he and Baena function off the left aspect.
Definitely Baena, the main assist-provider over the past two seasons in La Liga, is a no brainer for any prime aspect. Nonetheless whether or not Villarreal are prepared to just accept Riquelme instead of money is one other matter. He has proven flashes of expertise at Atletico, however as of but, stays an unfulfilled promise.