Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo de Paul is contemplating a proposal to depart the membership this summer season. As he strikes into the ultimate 12 months of his deal, Los Rojiblancos are eager to dump the Argentina worldwide.
On the twenty fourth of June, Soccer España reported solely that Inter Miami had opened talks with de Paul’s camp, in an try to steer him to hitch pal and worldwide teammate Lionel Messi in Main League Soccer. The 31-year-old was set on persevering with his profession in Europe, nevertheless it seems he’s now contemplating a transfer to the USA, as per Marca.
Atletico Madrid future in query
Contract talks between de Paul and Atletico have hit a lifeless finish, and it appears there isn’t a likelihood of a brand new deal for him. Therefore, Los Colchoneros are eager to maneuver him on earlier than dropping him without cost. Atletico turned down a €25m provide from West Ham United in January, and had set their asking worth round that determine this summer season.
Nevertheless with little in the best way of curiosity at that worth, Los Rojiblancos can be open to letting him go for the €15m that Inter Miami are providing. Gaston Edul reviews {that a} formal provide has already been made.
Diego Simeone eager to hold onto de Paul
Whereas the membership see his sale as a monetary necessity, supervisor Diego Simeone is eager to hold onto de Paul. He’s acutely aware of the tough circumstances, but additionally conscious that for the cash de Paul’s sale would usher in, Atletico won’t discover a participant of comparable high quality within the switch market.
🚨🇦🇷 BREAKING: Inter Miami has already made a proper provide to Rodrigo de Paul. The participant is contemplating it. If there’s an settlement, they’ll transfer ahead with Atlético Madrid.
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Ought to Atletico money in on de Paul?
There’s little in the best way of a proper reply for Atletico and Simeone. Financially, the choice is a no brainer for Atletico, however on the pitch, there’s little doubt that his loss would weaken them. It could effectively come down as to if Simeone can persuade Atletico that de Paul may very well be the distinction between development to the latter phases within the Champions League, or profitable a trophy.