Atletico Madrid deal with Roma on the rocks due to player concerns

Atletico Madrid are hoping to be busy this month, as they search to enhance Diego Simeone’s squad for the second half of the season. A brand new defender is needed, however to ensure that somebody to be introduced in, it might be that somebody leaves first – and that somebody might be Giacomo Raspadori.

Having solely joined in the summertime from Napoli, Raspadori has struggled for prominence at Atleti. In complete, he has made 14 appearances throughout all competitions, however solely a handful have been from the beginning. Julian Alvarez, Alexander Sorloth and Antoine Griezmann are very a lot forward of him within the pecking order, and with the World Cup arising in the summertime, he needs to play frequently to make sure a spot in Italy’s squad – ought to they qualify by way of the play-offs.

This has led Raspadori to being linked with a transfer away. Particularly, Roma have proven curiosity in his providers, and in the previous few days, an settlement has been reached for him to affix them on an preliminary mortgage.

Nevertheless, Diario AS have now reported that Raspadori has doubts about leaving Atleti. The 25-year-old is completely satisfied on the RiyadhAir Metropolitano regardless of his lack of minutes, whch is why he isn’t satisfied a couple of mid-season return to Italy.

Raspadori departure would go away Atleti in a troublesome spot

It have to be famous that Atleti’s reported settlement with Roma would come with an obligation to purchase if Raspadori have been to fulfil a sure variety of targets, however crucially, that cash wouldn’t arrive till the summer time. Los Colchoneros would wish to kind a substitute if he leaves, however with no further funds to take action, there may be each likelihood that they determine to finish any likelihood of a deal being executed this month – particularly if the participant’s doubts have been to stay.