Joan Laporta has gotten down to work and doesn't want to waste time. He has a plan and hopes to carry it out as soon as possible: negotiations with Atlético are underway, and both parties hope to reach an agreement for Clément Lenglet. After several loans, it seems the Frenchman has found his place, and the "colchoneros" want to keep him permanently, but it's not being easy.
Joan Laporta is asking for 10 million euros to let Clément Lenglet leave permanently, something that won't be easy. Atlético wants him, but at the moment their offer doesn't even reach 5 "kilos". Madrid-Barcelona has learned that the plan for both parties is to reach a common ground, which could mean the Frenchman's transfer to the Metropolitano.
Clément Lenglet's contract doesn't end until 2027, and the idea is to get rid of his high salary. This sale would help open up significant space in the wage bill, something Laporta eagerly desires.
Clément Lenglet, Heading to Atlético: Negotiations for His Sale
Clément Lenglet's performance is being very good, which means they could cash in on 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 mean a relief to the "culer" club's coffers 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 moreover, he 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 now being asked. It was bad news for Joan Laporta, who hoped to offload him to Arabia. However, now everything is different, it seems there is a common idea: to negotiate his definitive departure to Atlético.
Clément Lenglet has given the final approval, and now it's time to negotiate. Joan Laporta asks for 10 million, while Atlético knows the situation perfectly and hopes to get him for less...