All the central defenders of the Colchonero club, except Josema Giménez, have not renewed and the operation is taking a long time, especially that of Hermoso
A few weeks ago, Atlético announced that Madrid centre-back Mario Hermoso was in line to extend his contract, but to date he has not done so. Apparently they ran into more problems than they already had, and that caused negotiations to stall. QI was the mattress club He doesn’t let any more days pass.
Andrea Berta is already tasked with scouring the various European markets in search of a central defender to guarantee defense. Even as negotiations continue with upcoming renewals, it is crucial to have more options on the agenda. The Italian coach has already found an interesting player in the Premier League.
The Brazilian central defender that Atlético wants
Your name is Murillo Santiago Costa dos SantosHe is 21 years old, has been playing for Nottingham Forest since the beginning of this season and his base price is already over 20 million euros. The Brazilian is Nuno Espírito’s undisputed starter, as he is one of the players who collects the most minutes in the English club’s squad.
As he is effectively one of the last signings of the Tricky Trees team, his contract runs until 2028. Given the role he plays in the British team, his age, his quality and his prognosis, the price he could be let go for is over 40 kilos. A sum that Atlético does not take into account. However, there is one detail that could benefit Simeone’s men.
Murillo could become Atlético’s central defender in the summer of 2024 at a reasonable price and even for a free transfer
Some already know that Nottingham have breached Financial Fair Play regulations, which could see them lose points in the current Premier League table. In short, if the East Midlands team ends up relegated to the Championship, He needs to get rid of several players, especially the most highly valued ones.
In this case, Atlético proposes a transfer to the English club, where they will pay a large part or, if this is not possible, the entire amount. This will make it easier financially to think about new signings and a return to the Premier League. Or the other option is to negotiate the Brazilian’s starting price, which does not exceed 20 million euros but does not fall below 12 kilos, the sum for which they signed him.