Moussa Dembélé is the one chosen by him Atlético de Madrid
to strengthen the lead in this winter market, after the departure of Diego
Coast and the frustrated operation of Milik
, which was the first mattress option. The two clubs would be about to close the assignment for a season that would also entail a purchase clause of 35 million euros, in case the Athletic was satisfied with his performance in this second part of the season.
He was not part of the group summoned to face the Rennes this Saturday, injured in an arm, an ailment that will leave him out for a few weeks. The attacker suffered a small fracture in his arm in training and the possibility of undergoing surgery was even considered. However, he is already in the final stretch of his recovery, he has trained alone with his club.
The 24-year-old forward arrived at the club from Rhone in 2018. At this time, Dembélé scored 48 goals in 108 games with him Olympique Lyonnais.
The young Frenchman would welcome this transfer, which could allow him to enter a new professional dimension and approach the selection of France, a few months before the Eurocup.
In case of departure, the center forward will be replaced, possibly by Islam Slimani, a requirement that the French club has to fulfill before being able to give the Okay to the Athletic in this operation.
Asked about the matter, the technician of the OL, Rudi
GarciaHe noted: “He is one of the important players. We'd rather keep it, we'll have to see. The truth is that if the players have any claim in this regard, in particular Moussa, could be treated but would have to be replaced with another signing, “he said. Rudi
Garcia.