Paul smells more like red and white

Atlético set the goal of signing De Paul (27 years old) And the footballer, as AS said, only had his mind on jumping to the rojiblanco team or staying at Udinese. Negotiations have advanced between the clubs and the Argentine representatives and his arrival heats up. The agreement is close and, in Italy, some media even consider that it is “imminent” because it's practically done.

Udinese's high claims were an obstacle for Atlético. Italians started asking 40 million by the Argentine, who is in Brazil playing the Copa América. Too high a figure for what the Madrid club can offer, which even proposed putting footballers in the operation, such as Nehuén Pérez. However, he will have to scratch his pocket to get hold of the footballer, a express request of Simeone, who has been directly involved talking to De Paul to encourage him to sign for Atleti. The player has been responsive at all times, always with respect to what is still his hobby. Therefore, among other things, closed the door to sign for another Italian club Unless it was unavoidable.

A) Yes, the transfer can be closed at around 35 million euros, in the absence of specifying variables and clauses. Atlético is clear that they want a long relationship with the footballer and some information already speaks of a contract until 2026. However, the rojiblanco club is pending other extra-sports matters: on Friday 25 the Board is held in which the capital increase of 128 million euros. This aspect is fundamental to seal the signings and to execute the renewals that the entity has in its hands (Marcos Llorente and Simeone).

Second chance in Spain

Rodrigo de Paul, in this way, is very close to starting his second stage in the Spanish League. His first team in Europe was Valencia (2014-16), where he played 44 games in two seasons, although in the second he left in the winter market for Racing, from where he arrived at Mestalla. Is now a much more seasoned footballer, who has exploded in Udinese and has grown up with Argentina. This season, in addition, he has adorned his good work with nine goals and ten assists in Serie A. Simeone is close to having a new midfielder who will compete with the Koke, Lemar, Llorente, Kondogbia, and we'll see if Saúl …