Atletico Madrid and star midfielder Rodrigo de Paul discover themselves at an ungainly level within the street. Los Colchoneros are prepared to promote the Argentina worldwide, however he appears far much less satisfied by the thought.
De Paul has been a marmite determine on the Metropolitano over the seasons, struggling at occasions for his finest type, and questioned for his work-rate. Nevertheless over the past 18 months, de Paul has arguably been Atletico’s finest midfielder, and in the event that they had been within the operating for the title in April, he was a serious purpose for it.
Atletico Madrid open to de Paul exit
With only a 12 months remaining on his contract although, Atletico are open to cashing in on de Paul say Diario AS, who turns 31 this week. His contract talks have hit a useless finish, and there’s no signal of a renewal occurring any time quickly. West Ham United made an method throughout January, which was knocked again, however he nonetheless has loads of admirers in Serie A. They’d demand round €30m for him.
Rodrigo de Paul needs to remain in Madrid
De Paul has little intention of accepting a suggestion although. He’s content material and settled within the Spanish capital, and joyful along with his position within the group, the place he’s a dressing room chief. He termed it a ‘mistake’ to hitch West Ham in January, and has described Atletico as a ‘membership I really like with values I share’ in current months, indicators of his content material.
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Troublesome generational turnover at Atletico
Though Pablo Barrios has turn into an everyday, Atletico are within the midst of adverse generational turnover. Captain Koke Resurreccion has already dropped out of the beginning line-up, however it’s not but clear how lengthy de Paul has on the high of his recreation. Certainly one of their major targets for this summer season is a holding midfielder, with Johnny Cardoso supposedly on the high of their switch listing.