Barring an unexpected surprise, Atlético de Madrid will consider their squad complete once they find a replacement for Jan Oblak. One of the biggest soap operas of this summer transfer market has been finding a reliable replacement after the departure of Mario Hermoso. Clement Lenglet was presented today, but there is still a door open for the arrival of David Hancko.
The Slovak international has always been the favourite to reinforce the left-back profile of the defence, but it has not been easy. Feyenoord have remained very strong throughout all the negotiations, demanding a very high price from the colchoneros. Still, there is a chance for the red-and-white team to find the necessary space in their salary cap for David Hancko .
A great sale for Atlético de Madrid
That would be the only solution for Simeone to incorporate his most desired signing for the back line. Atlético de Madrid explain that the arrival of Clement Lenglet is understandable as he fits better into the team's salary cap. The French footballer could be registered in LaLiga if very feasible exits such as Javi Galán , Santiago Mouriño and Arthur Vermeeren are achieved.
However, the arrival of David Hancko is much more complicated, as it would entail a greater outlay for the sporting management. Feyenoord is still asking for more than 30 million euros to accept the departure of its player in this same market. Therefore, as MARCA has pointed out, a sale of the level of Jan Oblak or Ángel Correa could open the door to the defender.
The goalkeeper's case is clear, as his departure would force Atlético de Madrid to have to sign a reliable goalkeeper this week. The case of Ángel Correa is more particular, as he continues to have Simeone's trust, although he is not an undisputed starter. He was close to leaving in the last winter transfer market, but he stayed in the squad and ended up being very important.
Clement Lenglet returns to Spain
The Metropolitano offices have made it very clear that no surprises are expected at the end of the transfer window. Clemen Lenglet has landed at Atlético de Madrid on loan and with the aim of trying to recover his best form. He is a footballer who already knows the Spanish championship, having worn the shirts of Sevilla and FC Barcelona .
It is true that he has not been able to find his best form in the last two Premier League loan spells he has had. For now, he will have to earn a place as a starter while Simeone continues to give Cesar Azpilicueta a left-footed profile. The Argentine coach has appeared very calm in the face of the last week of a transfer market that seems to be over.