Atlético de Madrid expects to be relatively busy in the last days of the winter transfer window, with a new midfielder searched by Diego Simeone’s team. However, there could also be a game or two in the same position, with Thomas Lemar and Rodrigo de Paul in recent days.
Lemar is out of favor in Atleti, and the club hopes to get his salary from the books. De Paul’s situation is different, since he is considered a very important player, but he has recently attracted the interest of the Premier League.
Earlier this week, it was reported that Atleti had retreated an offer of West Ham United, which is believed to be in the € 25 million region. The mattresses have no plans to separate, and the Argentine midfielder is not thinking of leaving, as he told the media at a press conference on Tuesday (through MD).
“I always think about short -term objectives. It would be a mistake to think beyond tomorrow’s game. We want to compete in all competitions. The energy and my head are placed tomorrow. I think I’ve always felt and make me feel an important part of the team. In groups, everyone has a role and tries to fulfill it. I have never settled in my career and I will not do it. I feel comfortable and happy. When work and people value it, it feels satisfactory, but the most important thing is how Atleti is, and we are doing very well. “
De Paul is only under contract in Atlético de Madrid until the end of the next season, so it would not be a surprise Key midfielders for a reduced price in the summer.