Atletico Madrid will likely be joyful to maintain Nico Gonzalez past the present marketing campaign, however they’re reportedly making an attempt to barter extra beneficial phrases.
The 27-year-old stays tied to Juventus with a contract legitimate till June 2029, however he was loaned to the LaLiga membership final summer season following a disappointing first season in Turin.
This season, the winger has had his highs and lows, so his future within the Spanish capital stays shrouded in thriller.
Will Nico Gonzalez go away Juventus completely?
The unique settlement between Juventus and Atletico contains an possibility to purchase on the finish of the season, along with an obligation to purchase that might be activated if the winger performs greater than 45 minutes in 21 league matches.
At this stage, Gonzalez has solely made 13 LaLiga appearances that lasted greater than 45 minutes. The winger’s current damage struggles hindered his numbers, however has now made his return to motion.
However with solely 11 rounds left till the tip of the season, reaching the edge might be an extended shot for the Argentine, particularly amidst the robust competitors for beginning locations.
Throughout his look on Fabrizio Romano’s Italian YouTube channel (by way of TuttoJuve), Italian journalist Matteo Moretto revealed Atletico’s plan for Gonzalez.
Atletico Madrid eager to decrease the asking value for Nico Gonzalez
Because the switch market knowledgeable revealed, Diego Simeone wish to preserve his compatriot in Madrid for subsequent season. Nevertheless, the membership’s sporting director, Mateu Alemany, isn’t too eager on spending €32 million for the previous Fiorentina and Stuttgart man.
Subsequently, the Colchoneros may attempt to keep away from triggering the duty clause, which might permit them to renegotiate the phrases with Juventus.
The Spanish capital facet would thus try to decrease the worth down, as they really feel that the present figures are barely inflated contemplating the participant’s market worth.
For his or her half, Juventus might be prepared to just accept, so long as they keep away from recording a capital loss.
