Atlético and Barça were fighting, until now, for Álex Baena's coveted transfer . That's right, they were, as the Colchoneros have decided to give up after learning the latest news. Baena, a true culer, has no intention of joining the Metropolitano and only thinks about Barcelona, that is his wish and he has made that clear to everyone.
Alex Baena only wants to wear the Barça jersey and play at Camp Nou. It's complicated, he knows, but the input he has received is positive. Laporta wants him to reinforce the squad and his teammates have asked him to remain calm and trustworthy. He is a professional who is liked and fits in, although he will have to negotiate to reduce his 60 million clause, which Villarreal is referring to.
In any case, this price can be lowered in various ways. Baena will not cost 60 million euros, it will be much less. Barça have a plan that involves offering players in exchange and, in addition, they already know that Simeone is 'willing' to 'help' financially to carry out this move.
Simeone: 30 million to pay Baena
Having thrown in the towel on Alex Baena, Simeone has asked to focus on another transfer. Specifically, on a Barça player: Ferran Torres. He believes that he fits in with his way of playing and what he is looking for for Atlético.
The doors to Barcelona are wide open for Ferran Torres. He can leave, especially if it is for the amount Simeone's team is willing to pay, which could be 30 million euros.
In this way, Barça believe that Baena can leave on a budget. In the squad there are players that Villarreal like, such as Pablo Torre, while the investment would be lower... counting on these 30 million for Ferran Torres .
Tranquility in Baena
With the transfer market in turmoil, it will be interesting to see how this exchange of key players plays out. Baena is in the orbit of several European giants, and his future seems to be increasingly far from Villarreal.
If Villarreal previously referred to his clause, they are now willing to negotiate. The operation could exceed 40 million including Torre, but the investment would be much lower if we take into account the 30 million for Ferran Torres.
Simeone knows that Ferran Torres would be willing to leave for Atlético and wants to move the operation as soon as possible.