Simeone begins to weigh the need to get rid of the Uruguayan
Simeone and the Atlético de Madrid they can no longer take the situation of Gimenez. They are a bit tired of not being able to count on the Uruguayan in the big games, since he has proven to be one of the best defenders in the world when he is well but he is very rarely well. Chelsea already wanted his signing but then they referred to his 120 million clause.
However, now, the Athletic if you study negotiating for Gimenez. Its price would be around 60-70 million euros, an amount that would allow us to sign a top replacement and get rid of the problem. In that case, a spectacular horizon would open up, with options such as Kooundé or Iñigo Martínez.

Atlético studies the sale of Giménez
However, at Atlético they have already given their arm to twist. They have decided to sell Giménez, taking advantage of his age and high level. They trust Atlético that the Uruguayan, beyond his problems with injuries, continues to have a market and teams like Chelsea will come back for him.
Because Atlético’s defensive crisis is tremendous. Without Giménez or Savic, the watermelon is total. Neither Felipe nor Hermoso measure up and Kondogbia is forced to play central. Giménez is irreplaceable in this Atlético, hence they are looking for a center-back of his level. There are 2 favorite candidates at Atlético. Koundé and Iñigo Martínez.
Koundé and Iñigo Martínez top options on the market
They believe in Atlético that Sevilla will have no problem accepting an amount of around 60 for Koundé. Monchi knows that the French wants to leave and they will not put more obstacles next summer. Selling it for more than double what it once cost should be seen as a success.
And at this point is where Athletic is involved. Because Monchi has the signing of Iñigo Martínez between his eyebrows. The international center-back would make a great couple with Diego Carlos and also already knows Lopetegui from his time in the National Team. It all depends on Atlético, Koundé and Chelsea betting on Giménez. Of course, Iñigo is also on Atlético’s list if Koundé fails.