FC Barcelona continues working in the attempt to give its squad a quality leap in the coming months. The main problem is the wage bill, which has skyrocketed for years following the moves made by Bartomeu before stepping down. Among those renewals that no one understood is that of Clément Lenglet , now on loan at Atlético de Madrid .
In an attempt to lighten the wage bill and facilitate his departure, Deco renewed Clément Lenglet's contract until 2027, reducing his financial impact and loaning him out until 2025 to Atlético de Madrid . At the Metropolitano, he is doing wonderfully, to the point that Simeone has asked for his continuity for next season. At Barcelona, they plan to make it as easy as possible, trying to get rid of his high salary .
Clément Lenglet's value has plummeted in recent years, especially after his lackluster time in the Premier League . Now, he is performing at a high level at Atlético de Madrid and the plan is to negotiate a permanent transfer next summer. Madrid-Barcelona has learned that Deco would accept his sale at a low price, always with the intention of getting rid of a salary that lasts until 2027 .
Lenglet has made nine appearances for Atlético Madrid so far in all competitions, being a key player and scoring two goals . Simeone is happy with his performances and hopes to take over as owner from June 30.
Clément Lenglet: the Solution Came from Saudi Arabia, but He Rejected It
In 2023, after having been at Tottenham, Barça had on the table the definitive solution for Clément Lenglet. An important proposal came from Saudi Arabia from Al-Nassr, willing to pay 8 million euros to keep him as their property . Not only that, they were also going to pay him the 12 'millions' that he earns annually at FC Barcelona .
In the end, Lenglet decided to reject this possibility and accepted a loan to Aston Villa, where he hardly played a role for the coach . A year later, he is now on loan at Atlético Madrid, who pay part of his salary. However, it seems that his value is increasing and even Simeone is willing to keep him as his property.
Deco is rubbing his hands with the prospect of a possible definitive departure of Clément Lenglet and already has the definitive approval of Hansi Flick, who is not counting on him .