Atletico Madrid have been busy within the switch market, and they’re anticipated to considerably add to the 2 signings which have already made this week.
Alex Baena and Matteo Ruggeri jetted in to the Riyadh Metropolitano earlier within the week, with each gamers now set to affix up with Diego Simeone’s squad for the beginning of pre-season. Johnny Cardoso will arrive quickly too, together with his transfer from Actual Betis to be finalised within the subsequent few days.
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There are plans for a central defender to be signed this summer season, with Tottenham Hotspur and Argentina’s Cristian Romero being Atleti’s prime goal. , however there may be confidence from inside Los Colchoneros {that a} deal might be struck to convey the World Cup winner to the Spanish capital.
Cristian Romero might be considered one of two Premier League gamers to affix Atletico Madrid this summer season (Picture through AFP)
Romero is probably not the one Premier League participant to make the transfer this summer season, because it has been reported by Africafoot (through ) that Fulham winger Alex Iwobi can be on Atleti’s shortlist.
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The departure of Rodrigo Riqueme, coupled with the , would go away Atleti barely brief within the left midfield place, though additionally they have the recently-signed Baena and Samuel Lino in that space. However, Iwobi is a participant that’s popular with membership officers, and it’s reported that a suggestion of €25m is being readied.
Iwobi would add versatility to Diego Simeone’s squad
Iwobi is ready to play on each wings, which implies that he can cowl Giuliano Simeone on the fitting. He’s additionally able to taking part in as a central midfielder, which might be useful for Simeone even with the upcoming arrival of Cardoso.
For now, it stays to be seen whether or not Atleti make a suggestion to Fulham. It’s unlikely to occur within the close to future, with Romero being the highest goal throughout all positions in the intervening time.
