The 'low-cost' center-back who has entered Atlético de Madrid's agenda

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Atlético Madrid is clear that reinforcing its defense will be a priority this summer. With the confirmed departures of Axel Witsel and César Azpilicueta, Diego Pablo Simeone's squad will need new additions in the heart of the defense. The main desire is Cristian "Cuti" Romero, defender from Tottenham, although his signing is very complicated due to the high economic demands of the English club.

Given this situation, the Atletico's sports management is already considering other more affordable options, and one of them is Jhon Lucumí, the current player at Bologna. The 26-year-old Colombian center-back has had a remarkable season in Serie A, establishing himself as one of the most reliable defenders in the Italian championship. His performance has caught the attention of Atlético, which sees him as a high-level solution at a much more reasonable price.

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Lucumí, an international with Colombia, has a contract until 2027, and his transfer would be around 25 million euros, a much lower amount than what Tottenham would demand for Cuti Romero, as reported by AS. Additionally, his playing style (powerful, fast, and decisive in tackles) fits perfectly with the profile Simeone seeks for his defense.

The defender, nicknamed "the Wall," has played 38 matches this season, across Serie A, Champions League, and Coppa Italia, being a key player in Bologna's surprising run at the top of the table. There are also reports from Italy about Inter Milan's interest, so Atlético might need to act quickly if they want to secure his signing. For now, the plan at the Metropolitano remains focused on attempting Cuti Romero's transfer, but Lucumí emerges as a very serious option if negotiations with Tottenham don't progress.

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