AC Milan outline €30m Atletico Madrid stalwart as top target

Atletico Madrid’s squad has been going via a profound reshaping over the previous two summers, and this one may result in extra change. One in all their stalwarts via their Champions League and La Liga runs may bid farewell to the membership in the summertime.

Final 12 months Jose Maria Gimenez was one of many gamers that Atletico would have thought-about bids for, had the suitable supply are available for the Uruguayan. There was supposedly some curiosity from Saudi Arabia, however nothing got here of it. This summer season he may obtain additional consideration from elsewhere.

AC Milan to focus on Jose Maria Gimenez in the summertime

In line with Diario AS, Serie A giants AC Milan are eager to signal Jose Maria Gimenez in the summertime. They are saying that Sporting Director Igli Tare is a fan of his, and feels that bringing in a participant along with his expertise on the prime stage, on the worth he would price, could be a superb transfer.

They go on to say that Milan haven’t but been in contact along with his camp, and can solely achieve this once they agree a take care of Atletico, however their feeling is that an settlement may be discovered for lower than €30m. The 31-year-old has two years left on his deal this summer season.

Gimenez stance on exit

Had been he to go away, Gimenez would solely achieve this after the World Cup, in July. After 12 years at Atletico, he’s additionally eager to go away on good phrases if he’s to take action. There is no such thing as a probability of any transfer occurring within the January switch window consequently.

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Atletico Madrid getting ready for exit?

During the last two seasons, Atletico have signed three central defenders, and transformed Marc Pubill right into a centre-back. Over €65m has been spent on David Hancko and Robin Le Normand, whereas Clement Lenglet arrived on a free. Along with the damage points which have dogged Gimenez, it’s maybe a suggestion that they’re getting ready for all times past the Uruguayan veteran.