Atletico Madrid is determined to sign a new defensive midfielder and in the coming weeks they have a good chance of landing their primary target.
It is no secret that Athleti would like to sign a pivot point for more than 12 months. Diego Simeone wants a new option to compete with Pablo Barrios, Rodrigo de Paul and club captain Koke Resurreccion, and in recent weeks Johnny Cardoso has been established as the most important transfer target.
Personal conditions are once with Cardoso, who prioritizing a move to Athleti, despite the fact that real betis has an existing agreement with Premier League-Kant Tottenham Hotspur. And soon a deal could be closed between the two La Liga clubs.
As reported by Diario as, Athleti and Betis officials will meet next week, and the intention is to reach an agreement. There is currently a difference in appreciation of € 10 million, but the two clubs are expected to make a compromise during these coming negotiations.
Betis wants € 40 million for Cardoso, which was signed 18 months ago for € 6 million. Atleti does not intend to pay so much, but there is a belief that Los Verdiblancos will lower their asking price.
Cardoso is a striking performer for Betis since arrival in January 2024, and there is no doubt that he would be an excellent signing for Atleti. Los Colchoneros is currently aimed at the World Cup club, but with an exit of a group stage that looks as a realistic possibility prior to the final round of competitions on Monday, there could be more focused place at these coming negotiations for the United States International.
It is still too considering whether Athleti can agree to sign Cardoso, which is certainly necessary at the Riyadhair Metropolitano for next season and then.