Rodrigo de Paul remains the main objective of the Atlético de Madrid to reinforce the center of the field. The bet of the rojiblanco club for the player of the Udinese I mean it. So much so that the Italians have already rejected an offer from the mattresses for the Argentine. 20 million euros more Nehuén Pérez It was the initial proposal, but from Udine they said “no.” They want a proposal that is around 40 million for the player who is now in the Copa América with the Albiceleste team.
De Paul wants to sign for Atlético. “I have been very sincere and clear with those who had to be sincere and clear. I have told them what I think and what I want. I am 27 years old. I'm not going to talk about anything else because I respect everyone, especially the Udinese fans who have shown me their love, “he said a few days ago.
Y Simeone she loves him. The coach has already contacted his compatriot to make him see that Atlético's interest is firm. That is why the player has communicated to his agent (Agustin Jimenez, the same as Correa, although Mino Raiola is involved in the operation to get him out of Udinese) that gives preference to the mattress club, which has put other names on the table, such as Manu Sánchez, to try to close the operation.
However, there are more teams interested in the Argentine. Milan and Inter, for example. And in this tug of war that is maintained with Udinese, a name has emerged to pressure the Italian entity and to lower its claims for the footballer somewhat, according to Sky Italia.
It is precisely about a Milan player: Hakan Çalhanoğlu. The 27-year-old Turk has long been on Atlético's radar, which has tried to sign him on several occasions. The first, when he played in the Hamburg. The last one, last summer.
WITH THE LETTER OF FREEDOM
Now, the situation is totally different, because on June 30 his contract with the ‘Rossonneri’ ends, he has not renewed and he does not intend to do so either. That is, it is free. Atlético would only have to pay a premium for signing the player, in addition to his salary, to finally take him to the Metropolitan.
The competition for the Turk, who is contesting the Eurocup with his national team, is also wide. At Atlético they really like his great hitting from set pieces, his vision of the game and his shot. However, he is not a footballer of the profile of From Paul which, as we say, is the great objective of the Madrid entity to reinforce the midfield for the next season.