From Paul, a great deal

Rodrigo de Paul has left in the Copa América and Atlético celebrates it. The Argentine, continental champion and a fundamental piece in Scaloni's team, has dazzled the rojiblancos fans who have followed the tournament. His exhibition in the final was the finishing touch to an outstanding competition and at the club they have the feeling of having succeeded in tying his signing on time, as its price has risen in recent weeks.

The agreement between clubs was closed around 35 million more variables. Transfermarkt He rates it at 38 million, so it seems like a fair trade. However, in Italy they have the feeling that Udinese could have made even more money by the 27-year-old footballer. La Gazzetta, In an opinion piece, he admits that they could find no explanation why Juventus, Milan and Inter, who had him tied up in January 2019, have been unable to sign him: “Congratulations to Atlético for knowing how to play beforehand. De Paul is a bargain and he improves in every game ”.

From Paul was the author of the magnificent assistance in the 0-1 of Di María. A very long pass to the uncheck of his teammate and that left Lodi in evidence. In the final stretch another great pass was invented, in this case filtered from the front between the centrals, which left Messi in front of the goalkeeper. The Argentine has proven to be a footballer of skill and quality, The kind that helps the defenders when the opponent attacks and then has the finesse of the midfielders. “Of Paul he ate Maracana”Olé titled the report on the player.

Undoubtedly, Simeone was a deciding factor in De Paul's arrival. The coach got involved and even spoke with him making him see that it was a piece he wanted to reinforce Atleti. With Argentina it has developed usually as inside right, sometimes as center half. As a rojiblanco, he is called to form a great tandem with Koke.

After a very good season with Udinese (nine goals and eleven assists in Serie A) and a spectacular America Cup, the footballer begins his vacation as champion of South America and the announcement of his signing for Atlético seems imminent. Cholo will have his new midfielder in a few weeks, who will raise the competition with Koke, Lemar, Llorente … Good news for the coach and the champion, delighted with the business he has made.