FC Barcelona is keeping an eye on every match Atlético plays because, in Simeone's squad, there's a player they hope will perform at a high level: Clément Lenglet. The Frenchman's situation changed this summer at Barça, renewing his contract until 2026 to increase his value, and loaning him to the colchonero team. At first, it was difficult for him, but the reality is that he has earned a starting position and, best of all, they want to keep him permanently.
Clément Lenglet has become a key defender for Atlético, having played 19 matches so far this season, and even scoring two important goals. He has earned the starting position through good performances, and the reality is that Barça is rubbing their hands together. The plan is clear: sell him as soon as possible, and there they can do business with the LaLiga club.
In 2018, when Lenglet arrived at Barcelona for 35 million euros from Sevilla, he started well but faded away. He was about to go to Al-Nassr for a good amount of money, but he rejected the proposal. He has increased his value at Atlético, and the idea is to recover part of the investment and, most importantly, get rid of his high salary that causes so many headaches.
Clément Lenglet Accepts and Laporta Negotiates: Destination Atlético
Clément Lenglet's performance is very good, which means they can make money from his sale to Atlético. Barça's idea, at the moment, is to negotiate his departure for around 10 million euros. It's an accessible figure for both teams and would be a relief to the culer club's finances for the next season.
Clément Lenglet has given his approval: at all times, to leave, what he has asked for is to go to a competitive team. Atlético is one, and he also feels very important.
This condition led Lenglet to reject Al-Nassr a few years ago when Barça received (and accepted) a proposal higher than those 10 million they are now asking for. It was bad news for Joan Laporta, who hoped to get rid of him with a move to Arabia. However, now everything is different, and there seems to be a common idea: negotiate his definitive departure to Atlético.
Clément Lenglet has given the final approval, and now it's time to negotiate. Joan Laporta is asking for 10 million, while Atlético is well aware of the situation and hopes to get him for less.