Atletico Madrid in talks to sell €12m star to Real Betis

Atletico Madrid are hoping to spend huge this summer season, however so as to have the ability to achieve this, they should carry cash in by way of gross sales. They’re anticipated to signal Johnny Cardoso from Actual Betis within the coming days, and one among their gamers now appears to be like set to maneuver in the wrong way.

In addition to Cardoso, Atleti are hoping to signal Alex Baena, who could be their beginning left midfielder in the event that they makes the transfer from Villarreal. And if he does, that would go away Rodrigo Riquelme additional down the pecking order on the RiyadhAir Metropolitano.

It has been a tough season for Riquelme, who has been firmly out of favour underneath Diego Simeone. He has not performed a single minute of Atleti’s final seven matches regardless of having been accessible, and it seems that his look in opposition to Las Palmas in April might be his final within the Rojiblanco jersey.

As reported by Matteo Moretto, Atleti are in talks with Betis to promote Riquelme. The 2 golf equipment are at present discussing a deal value €8-12m, which might additionally embody a sell-on clause for Los Colchoneros.

The cash raised from promoting Riquelme would assist Atleti bankroll a transfer for Baena, and whereas it had been potential for him to maneuver to Villarreal as a part of that deal, he now appears to be like to be heading to Betis.

Riquelme might be utilised as a left winger or attacking midfielder, and his versatility might be valued by Betis head coach Manuel Pellegrini. The truth that Jesus Rodriguez and Ez Abde have been linked with strikes suggests that he’s extra prone to be performed out huge, particularly with Isco Alarcon being undisputed within the quantity 10 place.

It stays to be seen whether or not this deal might be achieved, however at this stage, negotiations are going properly.