The good relations between both clubs, since Griezmann, can facilitate negotiations in the event that the player accepts
Atlético de Madrid pursues an important objective in the transfer market. A Verratti that Simeone likes a lot to reinforce the rojiblanco midfield. However, now Atlético sees options to negotiate with Real Sociedad for Martin Zubimendi.
It treats of a footballer that comes to complete a great season in the Santander League and that was a priority objective of the FC Barcelona. A club with which they will necessarily have to negotiate after Joao Félix confessed that his great dream is to wear the Barça shirt. That is why Atlético wants to hit back by signing a cheaper midfielder than Verratti and who dazzles Simeone.
Zubimendi at a special price for Atlético
Despite Atlético de Madrid is negotiating for Verratti, the Italian is not the only midfielder who likes in the capital. We have also learned that Zubimendi is a player who is on the target list, especially since FC Barcelona and Arsenal withdrew from the bidding, as they know that they will be able to negotiate his price.
Also, it should be noted that Verratti’s price repels Atlético de Madrid. And it is that PSG is asking for more than 50 million euros for Pescara’s, who despite being a great player must not forget that he will be 31 years old in November. That is why the rojiblanco club does not consider making such an outlay for a player of his age and who has already reached his highest level.
Reduction of the clause
After learning that the big clubs have lost interest in Zubimendi, Atlético de Madrid is confident that Real Sociedad will agree to negotiate his departure for a lower price than its clause. And it is that they do not contemplate paying the 60 million euros stipulated in their termination clause, although they do accept that they will have to pay a high price.
As we have known, Atlético de Madrid would be willing to pay an amount close to 50 million euros for Zubimendi. A similar amount to Verratti but for a player who knows the league better and has a bright future ahead of him. It was as it was, Simeone will have a new midfield player.