Atletico Madrid failed in a late try and signal one other midfielder throughout the summer season switch window, however all that has meant is that their plans have been pushed again to 2025. Diego Simeone needs one other addition to his squad in January, and one of many gamers that has been checked out is Samu Costa.
Costa has had a robust begin to the season with Mallorca, and that has attracted Atleti’s consideration. In accordance with , Simeone sees the Portuguese pivot as being the best participant to strengthen his midfield choices.
Nonetheless, Atleti’s makes an attempt to signal Costa in January will probably be made extraordinarily troublesome. As per the report, Mallorca intend to not negotiate with anybody that comes for him throughout the winter – it implies that he would solely depart if his €40m launch clause was activated.
There’s little doubt that won’t pay this determine, and particularly not as a one-off fee. As such, it’s extra possible {that a} transfer is made subsequent summer season.