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Atlético de Madrid has reactivated its radar on David Hancko, the Slovak center-back who has been considered in previous transfer windows by the rojiblanca sports management. With the aim of strengthening their defense for the next season, the colchonero club seriously contemplates the possibility of incorporating the Feyenoord defender, whose consistency and potential have aroused the interest of several European giants.
The defender, who has had a standout season with the Dutch team, has been a protagonist of steady growth that has not gone unnoticed. Both in defense and in his offensive contributions, Hancko has shown a versatility that attracts teams looking for a modern center-back with good ball distribution skills. Atlético, aware of its defensive shortcomings in key moments of the season, sees in him an appealing option to consolidate its backline.
Atlético de Madrid reactivated interest in signing David Hancko
But he is not alone in the race. From England, clubs like Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham are also closely monitoring him, as well as Juventus in Italy. This competition raises the price and forces Atlético to be strategic, especially because Feyenoord has valued the Slovak's departure at around 50 million euros, a figure that could exceed the Madrid club's budget margin for a single signing.
Hancko, under contract until 2028, represents a solid bet for the medium and long term. His experience in leagues like the Italian and Czech, in addition to his current prominence in the Netherlands, reinforce his candidacy as one of the most promising center-backs in the market. Atlético is studying its options, but if they wish to finalize this signing, they must act swiftly in the face of growing competition.
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