The Atletico Madrid He wants to strengthen his defense for next season. There are many names that have already sounded, but now from Germany they put another one on the agenda of the red and white sports management: that of Manuel Akanji.
The Swiss central Borussia Dortmund His contract ends in 2023, so this summer may be the ideal time to get him out of the Bundesliga for a modest price, since a few months later he could sign free for any club. If he does not renew, the German entity will be ‘forced’ to transfer him.
With 26 years, Akanji He is an already consolidated defender who can act in the two profiles of the center of the defense. International with Switzerland, he stands out for his power and good placement. He barely sees yellow cards and this season he has scored no goals.
Its market value is currently around 30 million euros. Borussia Dortmund achieved his signing in 2018 paying more than 20 ‘kilos’ to Basel.
CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS
What seems certain is that Atlético will go to the market to strengthen that position, given the problems they are having this season with injuries and penalties for these players. You just have to see the call for this Wednesday’s game against Levante, with only one central defender from the first team among the 17 called up by Simeone.
What’s more, Felipe Monteiro The contract ends on June 30 and the negotiations for a renewal are totally stopped at the moment. If the panorama does not change much, they will not be resumed. In Brazil there are several teams interested in getting their services.
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