
La Liga
Clément Lenglet is clear: his time at FC Barcelona is over. The French defender, who has become a key player in Diego Simeone's scheme, is determined to continue wearing the Atlético de Madrid shirt beyond June 30, the end date of his loan. His circle has already conveyed to the Barça board his desire to continue as a Rojiblanco, provided an agreement can be reached between the two entities.
Lenglet started the season as a substitute at the Metropolitano, but his consistency and adaptation to the 'Cholo' style of play have earned him a permanent place in the colchonero defense. His commitment to the project is such that last summer he turned down several offers, extended his contract with Barça until 2027, and agreed to a more manageable distribution of his salary to facilitate his move to Atlético.
Barcelona is listening to offers and has set a price
As reported by the newspaper Sport, the Catalan club is demanding compensation close to 10 million euros for his transfer, while Atlético is holding on to securing his signing at no cost, knowing that it would save Barça two years of high wages for a player not in Hansi Flick's plans.
The only external alternative, Saudi's Al-Nasr, does not appeal to the player, who only envisions staying in European elite football with Atlético. Barça has not received firm offers, and time favors the colchoneros. At the Metropolitano, they trust that player pressure and contractual situation will eventually lead to a free transfer, as happened before with Luis Suárez or David Villa. The only certainty is that Lenglet does not want to return to Barcelona.
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