Rodrigo de Paul just think of rojiblanco. The midfielder of Udinese wants to play in the Atlético de Madrid the next season. And so it has been transferred to its environment. He knows that the operation is complicated, that there are more teams interested … but he wants to be a mattress.
Although the player is focused on the Copa América, and does not want to be distracted, he has told his representative, Agustin Jimenez (the same as strap) to give top priority to the Madrid club if his departure from Udine is finally confirmed. The famed agent Mino Raiola He is also involved in the operation, and knows first-hand the desire of the Argentine.
Udinese is asking for 40 million euros to open the door to Friuli for the footballer and Atlético has already moved in this direction. The first offer of 20 million more Nehuén Pérez It was rejected by the Italians, and in the transalpine country there is talk of a 28 ‘kilos’ proposal from the mattresses that does not convince the leaders of the entity either. Even the name of Manu Sanchez it is also on the table. But for now, in Udine they are firm.
Milan, Inter and some Premier teams have also knocked on the midfielder's door. The first is the club that is pressing the most to get his signing. And although the option does not displease From PaulAs we say, Atlético is their priority.
Even more so after the talk he had with Diego Simeone
, which as often happens with important signings, phoned the player to find out his predisposition and show him that the interest of the rojiblancos is serious. He already did it Cholo previously with other important players such as Luis Suarez, although not in all cases the negotiation ended successfully.
CALHANOGLU ALTERNATIVE
What is certain is that De Paul is Atlético's number one goal to reinforce the core, but they move from the Metropolitan. Hence, on the table is also the name of Hakan
Calanhoglu. And there is even talk of offer. He is not of the same profile as the Argentine, but the Turk is free and if he signed it would be cheaper. Milan is still trying to achieve its renewal, but the footballer seems determined to change of scene. It should be remembered that Atlético already tried his hiring three times, and now pressures Udinese with the talented but sometimes irregular playmaker.
While your future is resolved, From Paul focuses on Argentina, with which he debuted in the Copa América on Monday, with a draw against chili (1-1). The goal of the colchoneros was a starter and played the 90 minutes of the match, which he fulfilled in defense although he did not shine too much in attack.