Verratti in the sights of (another) Spanish great

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By: Manu Tournoux

Eager to strengthen his midfield, Diego Simeone the coach of Atlético Madrid, would like to secure the services of Marco Verratti.

Already very active on the transfer market, Atlético Madrid has not yet finished shopping. Indeed, the Matelassiers have already recorded the recruitments of Antoine Griezmann (Barça), Javi Galan (Celta Vigo), and Santiago Mouriño, as well as the free arrivals of Caglar Soyuncu, and César Azpilicueta. However, Diego Simeone, the coach of the Madrid club, does not yet believe that he has completed the construction of his midfield. Especially since it also formalized the departures of Geoffrey Kondogbia who left for Olympique de Marseille, and Matheus Cunha transferred to Wolverhampton.

As indicated by the Gazzetta dello Sport And Marca, El Cholo would be under the spell of Marco Verratti, the Italian midfielder of Paris Saint-Germain who was the subject of rumors announcing him on the departure. The Argentinian technician would see in him the ideal profile to evolve within his midfield alongside Koke next season. But also support the young players in its workforce like Pablo Barrios. Note that the 2020 European champion had previously seen his name associated with a transfer to Real Madrid.

However, before going on the offensive on the file of the native of Pescara, the Colononeros would first consider selling Joao Félix, whose future is written in dotted lines in Madrid, and Renan Lodi closely followed by OM. Alvaro Morata, under contract until June 2024, should also not be retained in the event of an attractive offer.

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