The Athletic He will not be able to have in Dusan Vlahovic the '9' that he so desired. The 21-year-old Fiorentina striker was the great target, Andrea Berta's personal commitment as the striker of the future. His 21 goals in Serie A endorsed him, but the high claims of his club have made it impossible.
According to the transfer specialist Gianluca Di Marzio, the Serbian forward will continue this season at Fiorentina. Atlético would have come to offer 50 million plus an amount in variables and 20% of a future sale. But Commisso, President Viola, was not willing to negotiate, reaching to request 100 million for Vlahovic and putting on the table a renewal offer. After today's meeting between all parties, the Serbian would have confirmed his continuity and Atlético will have to look for another striker.
No longer the option of Rafa Mir, who was very close and waited for Atlético, but I finally know marched to Sevilla, the rojiblanco club will have to look for another forward to complement Luis Suárez, who will turn 35 in January. Matheus Cunha has won options and did not play for Hertha this Saturday. Of course, the 22-year-old player is not a '9', he prefers to have a reference in front of him and also occupies an extra-community place. It seems complicated that Atlético can take over Griezmann after Messi's departure from Barcelona. Other names like Maxi Gómez have been on the table.