Lenglet: Will the defensive reinforcement arrive?
The Rojiblancos fans optimistically await the possible incorporation of Clément Lenglet, a defender who has proven to be an important player for El Cholo. Atlético de Madrid is closely following the negotiations between the French player and Barcelona for the termination of his contract.
Lenglet’s arrival at the Metropolitano is expected as a free agent, an operation that would greatly benefit the Colchonero club. Lenglet, who has already started for the French national team, has a high salary with Barcelona, which complicates negotiations.
Barcelona owes the player a significant amount, and he still has one year left on his contract with a gross annual salary of 16 million. However, Atlético’s desire to have him is evident, after he has demonstrated his worth in the Rojiblanco defense.
El Cholo Simeone considers Lenglet a key player, as he demonstrated last season, where he played 34 games in official competitions (LaLiga, Champions League and Copa). Although it initially took him a while to find a place in the starting eleven, Lenglet became a regular, sharing minutes with Giménez and Le Normand.
From the Metropolitano, it is hoped that Lenglet and Barcelona will reach a satisfactory agreement. The experience and solidity of the French defender would be a great asset for Atlético, further consolidating the Rojiblanco defense and bringing quality to the team.
