Miguel Gutiérrez has burned all bridges with Real Madrid. The homegrown player, who excelled this season at Girona, has made a decision that won't be well-received at Bernabéu.
He won't return to the white club... and he also won't stay at Girona. He has been caught negotiating with Atlético de Madrid.
A full-blown betrayal. The left-back has refused to return to the merengue team this summer. He has preferred to step aside and listen to the siren calls of Diego Pablo Simeone, who wants him as a new rojiblanco reinforcement.
Simeone wants him now
According to OK Diario, Cholo has personally given the green light to his signing. He believes that Miguel Gutiérrez fits like a glove in his playing system. He sees in him a golden opportunity to strengthen the left flank.
The operation is very advanced, and at Metropolitano they already see his arrival as a matter of time.
The player is delighted with the possibility of staying in Madrid, but this time with the jersey of the main rival. An unexpected blow for Florentino Pérez and Madrid fans, who saw in him a possible long-term replacement for Mendy.
Real Madrid let him go... and now they will pay
Miguel Gutiérrez was sold to Girona for an amount below his market value. His buyback clause (€35 million) could be activated by Madrid this summer. They would have recovered him by paying €17.5 million.
But the white club has chosen not to exercise it, prioritizing other options for the left-back.
That gesture has deeply hurt the player. He understands that they turned their back on him after an exceptional season at Montilivi, where he was key in the Champions League qualification.
Now, with Atlético willing to give him immediate prominence, the scenario has completely changed. Simeone wants him now, and Miguel is ready to wear the rojiblanco.
From white promise to colchonero reinforcement
The turnaround is complete. What was once one of the greatest promises of La Fábrica is about to become the new enemy of Bernabéu. At the white club, they don't understand how such a talent has been allowed to end up strengthening the main rival of the capital.
From Real Madrid to Atlético without stops. A story that has been repeated few times and that, this time, promises to raise many blisters.
But Miguel Gutiérrez no longer looks to the past... his future is rojiblanco.
The positive side for the white club is that they retain 50% of his rights. His clause is €35 million, and therefore, in case of leaving Girona, Real Madrid would receive €17.5 million.