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Atlético de Madri
d rubs his hands for a signing. But it is an alien signing. In this case, the Sporting from Portugal. It is true that they are in the Portuguese and Spanish leagues but some countries can still sign, especially in the Arab world or in Asia.
In this sense, Atlético is attentive to what happens in the coming days with the operation that is underway to carry out Luciano Vietto to Saudi Arabia, specifically to Al Hilal. Why is the Athletic in this operation?
Simple. The mattress team still has a significant part of the rights of the Argentine forward, who if the transfer were to take place, would leave him some unexpected benefits.
According to the newspaper ‘O Jogo', he Sporting will accept the second proposal now presented, which will be around eight million euros. The fact that the guarantees presented to the athlete are “irrefutable” will have contributed to the decision to accept the transfer of the player.
Al Hilal made a first proposal of seven million euros to hire the player, with the board led by Frederico Varandas
demanding a value close to ten million. But the Saudi team did not lower its arms and raised the offer. The player will earn about 13 million euros tax-free over a three-year contract.
Given the Vietto is not the undisputed holder, the Sporting He made the calculations and, despite the 50 percent of the player's economic rights belonging to Atlético de Madrid, he considered the salary savings that the Argentine's departure will mean for the coffers.
The player has a contract with the Portuguese club until 2024. He joined the Sporting early last season. In total 35 games for the club and eight goals scored nothing more.