La Liga
The future of Clément Lenglet has become a hot topic in the offices of Atlético Madrid. Although the red and white club sees positively his continuity after a season in which he has performed notably, they are not willing to accept any conditions. This is where Barcelona comes into play, looking to profit economically from a player who has not been part of their plans for some time.
Barça has set the minimum price for letting go of the French center-back at 10 million euros, a figure that Atlético considers high for a footballer who turns 30 in June and arrived on loan because he was not in Barcelona's plans. Despite Lenglet's good performance (29 matches, two goals, and two assists), at the Metropolitano they are not willing to make an investment without thoroughly examining the player's financial fit.
The player's salary is a problem for all suitors
In addition to the transfer cost, there is another significant obstacle: the salary. Lenglet earns close to 16 million euros gross, of which Atlético has only assumed a small portion. If he wishes to continue wearing the red and white colors, the player will need to significantly lower his salary demands.
According to EstadioDeportivo, to put further pressure on the Madrid club, Barcelona has hastened to leak interest from Juventus. The Turin team, under the sports direction of Cristiano Giuntoli, seriously considers the defender's incorporation and would be willing to cover both the signing cost and a competitive salary. In this context, Barcelona wants Atlético to act quickly… or Lenglet will pack his bags for Italy.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Barcelona quiere exprimir al Atlético de Madrid
