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Dec232019 by JBNo Comments

Edinson Cavani agrees 3-year deal with Atletico Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani has reportedly agreed to join Atletico Madrid on a three-year deal in 2020, with the Spanish side eager to land their target during the January transfer window. The 32-year-old is poised to leave PSG on a free transfer when his contract expires in June, and Atletico have succeeded in convincing the player to join their cause. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Uruguay international has had to contend with several injuries and illness this campaign, but the added competition from loanee Mauro Icardi has further restricted his playing time at the club. Cavani has made just 10 appearances in all competitions this campaign and started in only four of those. He's scored three goals but hasn't netted from open ...

Dec142019 by JBNo Comments

Atletico Madrid lower asking price for Man Utd to sign Saul Niguez

La Liga, Premier League, Transfer Info

Manchester United and other top European football sides have been put ‘on alert’ with the news that Atletico Madrid are ready to lower their asking price for midfielder Saul Niguez. The Red Devils are on the hunt for a new central midfielder with Paul Pogba’s future at the club uncertain as the January transfer window approaches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It’s believed head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking for an energetic No.8 to get up and down the pitch and Spanish star Saul fits the bill at the theatre of dreams. The Spanish midfielder has been with Atletico since 2008 when he joined their youth ranks and as recently as July 2017 he signed a nine-year deal with the club, which included a release clause of £125m. (adsbygoogle ...

Dec62019 by JBNo Comments

Diego Simeone responds to talk of Atletico Madrid exit amid Arsenal links

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Diego Simeone has dismissed reports suggesting he has lost the dressing room at Atletico Madrid, amid rumours he could be set to succeed Unai Emery in the hot seat at Arsenal. Atletico have endured a frustrating start to the 2019-20 season, slipping to sixth in La Liga after 15 matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A 1-0 defeat at home to Barcelona last weekend compounded their misery, with only one victory recorded from their last seven games across all competitions. Simeone's position at Wanda Metropolitano has come under scrutiny in recent weeks, with there some suggestion that his reign at the club is nearing its natural conclusion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Argentine is among a number of high profile ...

Oct162019 by JBNo Comments

Why Man Utd chose not to sign Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix

Premier League, La Liga

Manchester United discussed the possibility of signing Portuguese star Joao Felix numerous times but reportedly chose not to sign him because of concerns over his lack of physicality. The Portuguese attacker has quickly marked himself out as a star of the future, scoring 15 goals and laying on nine assists for Benfica last campaign before completing a move to Atletico Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He didn’t come cheap though, with the Spanish club forced to pay his £113million release clause – making him the fifth most expensive transfer ever, and second most expensive teenager in world football. A host of European sides had been linked with Felix before he made the move to Madrid, including clubs like Bayern Munich, Atletico’s rivals Real...

Sep172019 by JBNo Comments

Antoine Griezmann’s transfer to Barcelona could lead to closure of Nou Camp

La Liga

The row over Antoine Griezmann's summer transfer from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona could lead to the Catalans being forced to play a match behind closed doors. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Atletico are determined not to let the matter of Griezmann's controversial summer move lie, and remain adamant that Barca owe them more than the £107million they paid for the Frenchman in the summer. A release clause in Griezmann's contract set at that figure kicked in during the latter half of the transfer window, having previously being at £178m. The Spanish side are claiming that surplus £71m as they claim that the transfer had already been set up long before the lower release clause started. Antoine Griezmann was close to joining Barcelona in the summer of...

Jul242019 by JBNo Comments

La Liga chief confirms Antoine Griezmann’s move to Barcelona could be cancelled

La Liga, Transfer Info

Antoine Griezmann's transfer move to Barcelona could be blocked in a row over the fee, La Liga president Javier Tebas claims. Atletico Madrid complained after Barcelona announced they had signed the France international forward, after activating his 120m euro (£107m) release clause on 12 July. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The release clause dropped from 200m to 120m euros on 1 July, but Atletico Madrid claim the deal was done before then and that they are definitely due the larger amount for Griezmann's transfer. "It is possible to block a player's transfer," Tebas toldOnda Cero. "La Liga will have to decide what course of action to take." Antoine Griezmann has already played a friendly match for his new team - a 2-1 friendly loss to Chels...

Jul122019 by JBNo Comments

Atletico deny Antoine Griezmann sale: ‘Release clause is still 200 million euros’

La Liga, Transfer Info

Atletico Madrid have released an official statement denying that Barcelona have signed Antoine Griezmann and stating their intention to open legal proceedings regarding the move. The France international signed for the Blaugrana on Friday, July 12, with the Spanish side having paid the striker's €120 million release clause. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Atletico have taken issue despite said clause being met in full, pointing to negotiations - and an agreement - between the player and the club taking place when Griezmann's buyout clause was still €200m. Posted on Atletico Madrid's official website, the statement reads: "Antoine Griezmann, represented by his lawyer, appeared at the headquarters of Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP) to termina...

Jun172019 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea respond to Barcelona and Atletico’s £35m offers for Willian

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Chelsea have rejected £35million offers from Spanish giants Barcelona and Atletico Madrid for Brazilian international Willian Borges, according to reports. Willian has played almost 300 matches for Chelsea since signing from Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While not always a regular in the blues starting line up, Willian has helped Chelsea win two Premier League titles, the Europa League, FA Cup and EFL Cup during his time at the club. The Brazilian’s current deal expires next year and Chelsea are keen to keep hold of him this summer window despite the prospect of losing the player for free in 12 months’ time. That is because they have been hit by a transfer ban and are already attempting to cope with the exit of Eden Ha...

Jun172019 by JBNo Comments

Joao Felix in Madrid to complete €120m move to Atletico

La Liga, Transfer Info

Atletico Madrid are set to complete the signing of Benfica star Joao Felix and an announcement could be made on this could be made in the next few hours. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Los Rojiblancos have won the race for the Portuguese youngster, beating the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United to his signature. Joao Felix's transfer was first reported on May 17 and Atletico will now pay his 120 million euro release clause to bring the Portugal international to the Estadio Wanda Metropolitan. This huge fee would see Felix become Atletico's record signing ahead of Thomas Lemar €72m fee. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spending so much on a 19-year-old is certainly a gamble from the board but, with Antoine Griez...

Jun122019 by JBNo Comments

Atletico Madrid confirm Antoine Griezmann will play at Barcelona next season

La Liga, Transfer Info

The CEO of Atletico Madrid, Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, has calmly revealed that Frenchman Antoine Griezmann will be playing at the Camp Nou next campaign. The France international's future at Atletico has been much of a debate this summer, but it has now been confirmed that he will be a Barcelona player ahead of next season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about the French forward's future team, Gil Marin said: "I know exactly where he's going to play. I've known since march. In Barcelona," he told Radio Estadio. "There are players who feel they are greater than the squad, we have to form a group of men," hinting at Griezmann wanting out. After France's last game against Andorra, Griezmann said: "You need to be a little patient. It's too soon...