FC Barcelona continues working on its planning for the next season. The board, led by Joan Laporta and Deco, seeks to balance the accounts and free up salary mass.
One of the main objectives is to offload players who are not in Hansi Flick's plans. In this context, a loaned footballer has caught the attention of Atlético de Madrid, which wants to keep him permanently.
The player has seized his opportunity and has become an important piece in Diego Simeone's team. His performance has been key, and now his future seems defined.
An Unexpected Reinforcement for Atlético
When Barça decided to loan him, there weren't many expectations about his performance. His time at Camp Nou had been irregular, and the club was only looking for a temporary solution.
However, at Atlético, he has been reborn. He has played regularly and has shown that he still has much to contribute to elite soccer. Simeone has given him confidence, and the player has replied with good performances.
He has played more than 19 matches in the season and has scored two important goals. His solidity has convinced the coaching staff, who now want to ensure his continuity.
From Camp Nou, they have closely followed his evolution. His performance has been a pleasant surprise, but the club's intention remains the same: to sell him as soon as possible.
Barça needs to alleviate its economic situation, and his departure is key. His contract is a problem, as his salary is high and represents a burden for the club's finances.
Laporta and Deco have already set his price. The board is willing to let him go for about 10 million euros, an affordable amount for Atlético.
Negotiations Underway
The player has accepted his fate. He knows his time at Barça is over and wants to continue in a competitive team. His priority has always been to play in a top-level club, and Atlético offers him that opportunity.
A few years ago, he rejected an offer from Arab soccer. At that time, Barça could have earned more money from his sale, but the player didn't want to leave.
Now the situation is different. Both the club and the footballer have reached the same conclusion: the best thing is to finalize his transfer to Atlético.
The agreement is not yet closed, but talks are progressing. Atlético knows the situation and hopes to get a better price.
Meanwhile, Barça wants to solve the operation as soon as possible. With the summer market approaching, the priority is to sell to strengthen other positions.
If everything goes as planned, the transfer will be completed in the coming months. The departure of this player will be a relief for Barça and good news for Atlético.
The Protagonist
The footballer who will leave permanently is none other than Clément Lenglet.
The French center-back arrived at Barça in 2018 from Sevilla for 35 million euros. His start was promising, but over time he lost prominence.
Now, after a good season at Atlético, his future is clear. Lenglet will not return to Camp Nou, and his destination will be the Metropolitano.
Laporta hopes to close the sale for 10 million. Simeone already counts on him. The operation is close to being finalized.