Matteo Moretto Transfer Column: Lamine Yamal, Frenkie de Jong and Atletico Madrid summer time

Matteo Moretto offers Football España unique info on the newest offers dominating the papers in Spain, as revealed in Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing

Atletico Madrid strengthened the place they wished this summer time, however not everybody was their prime goal

Atletico Madrid spent massive this summer time, and solely in 2019 did they put down extra money for signings of their historical past, with their totals amounting to €185m earlier than counting add-ons. They managed to handle the entire key wants they’d recognized, though not all of their signings have been their prime selections in these positions.

Perhaps essentially the most high-profile case is that of David Hancko, who was their prime goal to strengthen the protection. I can say that Hancko was the primary goal, however the financial distance with Feyenoord meant that the negotiations remained blocked till the tip. Alternatively, Atletico Madrid additionally explored different profiles reminiscent of Aymeric Laporte who’s enjoying in Saudi Arabia, and Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie. Without going off on a tangent although, the mortgage deal for Barcelona’s Clement Lenglet was the quickest and easiest resolution to cowl the centre-back space.

In midfield, Conor Gallagher was their prime goal, and if that had not been attainable, then Valencia’s Javi Guerra would have arrived, as we reported. They have been the 2 options.

Lamine Yamal’s contract state of affairs defined with present deal up in 2026

Lamine Yamal agreed to his final contract with an choice for 2 extra years. The most you’ll be able to signal for beneath the age of 18 is for 3 years, and his present deal ends in 2026, however that choice implies that Barcelona do nonetheless have safety over their place with him.

Clearly although, Barcelona need to prolong the deal even additional into the longer term, and tie him to the membership long-term. He may very well be the face of their mission now and within the coming years, and they also need to guarantee that he’s fully happy each contractually and by way of his relationship with the membership. So that is the place we’re at at present.

Frenkie de Jong contract talks with Barcelona nonetheless silent

More usually, it’s extra a time for contract talks than transfers at present, and that’s the case at Barcelona. They have reached an settlement with Fermin Lopez to resume his contract for the following 5 years already. However that deal won’t be made official till the membership reaches 1:1 spending rule in La Liga, and is again inside their wage restrict, so different issues must fall into place first.

Also with regard to Pedri and Gavi, talks have already been opened and the events know for sure that they need to attain an settlement ultimately. Less sure is Frenkie de Jong’s contract state of affairs. The Dutchman gave an interview saying that he’s not even near incomes the €37m this yr that has been talked about within the media, however there isn’t a phrase on his subsequent contract. He has had a renewal supply from Barcelona on the desk for months, by which he would have a decrease wage than he does now, though neither is it a low wage – the Dutchman has not but responded to it.