Atletico Madrid is expected to sign during the summer transfer window to signing defensive reinforcements, and left back is one of the positions that may need to be viewed because Reinildo Mandava no longer has a contract and there is a strong chance that he will have the chance to sign a new deal.
When Reinildo continues, Athleti needs another player to compete with Javi Galan, who has made the left position its own in recent months. Club officials will be happy to be introduced a quality addition, and one of the best in La Liga seems to be one of the best.
Miguel Gutierrez has been one of the best left-wing backs in Spain for the past 18-20 months. He was a striking artist for Girona's Champions League-qualifying party last season, and although he struggled during the current campaign due to injuries, he still performed well.
Gutierrez has put on regular transfer speculation for the past 12 months. He is linked to the Premier League, but stay in La Liga can be more likely, and according to OK Diario (via Ed) Atleti is expected to make a movement for him during the summer transfer window.
Gutierrez has a release clause worth € 35 million, although Girona could let him leave for a lower amount. Even if Atleti succeeded in agreeing a fee, their city rivals Real Madrid could have the last word because they are able to resign their former defender for the spot price of € 8 million and reports that they could look to have missed this in Alphonso Davies.
It will be interesting to see how Gutierrez's future takes place in the summer. Girona will be desperate to keep him, although it might be difficult to do this.
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