Atlético de Madrid Wants to Repeat Their Successful Summer Market from Last Year. The bet on Julián Álvarez, Le Normand, and Gallagher yielded immediate results. Now, Simeone is asking for one more piece to complete his project.
The red-and-white board has approved a significant new investment. The goal is clear: to strengthen the midfield with a young, dynamic profile with attacking capabilities. The focus is directly on FC Barcelona.
Cholo Wants Him Now and There's a Formal Offer
According to 'El Nacional,' Atlético has decided to go after one of Barça's great promises. The Argentine coach considers him ideal to complete his scheme. He sees him as a footballer for the present and, above all, with a lot of future potential.
The club from Madrid has put a 70 million euro offer on the table. The proposal is serious and firm, and from the Metropolitano, they trust it can convince the Barça board. The player has already been approached.
In Barça's locker room, the news hasn't been well received. The impact has been immediate, especially for one of the team's most important players. Pedri, the leader of the midfield, hasn't taken long to react.
Club sources assure that the Canary Islander is very upset. He considers that selling his best friend would be a sporting and personal mistake. The relationship between them is excellent, both on and off the field.
Pedri Is Clear: "You Can't Sell Him"
The connection between both players goes beyond the playing field. They have shared many minutes together, both at Barça and in the lower categories of the Spanish National Team. They understand each other perfectly with and without the ball.
For this reason, Pedri has conveyed his opinion to the board. He doesn't want that partnership to be broken. Especially not at a time when the team needs to consolidate its base of young players with potential.
Economically, Atlético's offer is very tempting. The Barça club needs income and to relieve the wage bill. However, selling such a young player with potential generates many doubts.
The coaching staff has also spoken out. Flick believes he still has a lot of room for improvement. He thinks he can develop even more if given confidence and continuity.
His Renewal Complicates the Operation
The player in question recently renewed his contract. He is tied to the club until 2029, with a very high release clause. This gives Barça room to negotiate from a position of strength.
Even so, Atlético doesn't give up. Simeone insists he is exactly what his team needs. The red-and-white board is willing to increase the offer if necessary.
The footballer Simeone wants is Fermín López. The Andalusian midfielder has excelled this season with performances that have made him one of the revelations of the year. His arrival in the area, his aggressiveness, and his personality have won over Cholo.
Pedri doesn't want to see him leave. At Barça, for now, they are not willing to negotiate. But if the offer increases and the financial situation remains tight... everything could change very soon.