Manchester City has conveyed to Atlético its interest in Rodrigo Riquelme. As has been able to confirm the details of the news advanced by Ángel García, from Cazurreando. The English club He has sent his interest to the rojiblanco club for the young youth squad, who did so well during the past season on loan at Girona. Recently renewed until 2028 and with a termination clause that goes beyond 60 million, the 23-year-old attacker, who is playing with the Under-21 team the European of the category, awaits a date to rejoin Atlético after a few well-deserved days off. Now focused on the tournament, City’s interest endorses a season of exponential growth.
The English club has turned to Atlético and has not found a categorical refusal to negotiate an amount below the amount of the clause that is not low. Meanwhile, Riquelme, after fulfilling his assignment with Girona with flying colors, expected a next step in the Atlético first team. Beyond that, another transfer is understood as the last of the alternatives. Ultimately, it is not ruled out, but at most a quality loan that serves to continue giving shape and demand to his career.
Atlético has received City’s proposal, but the situation is in an initial stage. According to sources from the English club, the Metropolitan entity is willing to sit down, almost for every footballer in the first team, with a few exceptions. And out there he has hopes of reaching an understanding, if Simeone does not consider him to be part of his squad next season.