Last summer, Clément Lenglet (29) arrived at Atlético de Madrid as a loan from FC Barcelona, where he had no place in the plans of the Blaugrana Club. What began as a temporary solution for the French central has become a leading role under the orders of Diego Simeone. Lenglet has managed to adapt to the style of Atlético, highlighting for its defensive strength, good positioning and ability to take out the ball played. His regularity in the center of the mattress has made him an important man for Cholo, winning the confidence of the technician and the love of the fans.
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He Atlético de Madrid, satisfied with Lenglet’s performance, would see with good services permanently. However, FC Barcelona has appraised the player by 10 million euros, a figure that the rojiblanco club considers high and seeks to reduce to the maximum. According to nearby sources, Atlético intends to take advantage of the contractual situation of French, who perceives a high salary in Barça and does not enter the plans of the Catalan club, to negotiate a downward transfer. This strategy puts Atlético in a position of strength, but Barcelona, meanwhile, does not seem willing to give to a player who still has market value.
According to the newspaper ‘Sport’, Lenglet has communicated to FC Barcelona his desire to continue in Atlético de Madrid, where he feels valued and comfortable. Although his contract with Barça extends until 2027, the road to a definitive agreement is still long. For now, none of the parties seems willing to give in their positions: Barcelona insists on obtaining fair financial compensation, while Atlético bets on an affordable transfer. With the summer signing market on the horizon, the future of Lenglet remains in the air, but its preference for staying in the Metropolitan marks a clear starting point for negotiations.
