France defender Clément Lenglet’s plans seem increasingly clear amid uncertainty over his future. Despite Al-Nassr’s specific interest in his signing, Lenglet would be tipped towards a decision to leave the Saudi football bid behind and focus on remaining in Europe, further complicating his departure from FC Barcelona.
The saga around Clemens Lenglet He kept those around Barcelona in suspense but the latest information suggests the player has no intention of accepting the Saudi Professional League’s proposal. Although negotiations with Al-Nassr are going well, Lenglet seems to have one clear goal in mind: to continue his career in Europe.
Lenglet makes it clear: he doesn’t want to go to Saudi Arabia
The thought of a change of scenery to Saudi football may seem tempting, but the France centre-back remains convinced his level and capability are still sufficient to tackle the toughest challenges in European football.
However, this decision could further complicate Lenglet’s prospects at Barça. Although both Tottenham Hotspur and AC Milan have shown keen interest in the player, both options appear to be losing momentum for the 28-year-old defender, who has a contract with Barcelona until 2026.
Matteo Moretto informs that the possibility of a transfer to AC Milan is completely ruled out as the Lombard club considers that the transfer is not economically feasible.
On the other hand, Tottenham, who recently signed a new centre-back in Micky van de Ven, could be out of the running for Lenglet for good. The arrival of new reinforcements in the same position could put the French on the back burner in the options for the English side, who so far appear reluctant to return to the negotiating table.
Amidst these circumstances, Clément Lenglet remains the protagonist in the transfer market while his future remains a mystery, drawing the attention of fans and analysts alike. The ending to this story is yet to be written and the next steps could bring clarity to his destiny in the world of football.