Olympique Lyonnais and Atletico Madrid are close to a deal for Moussa Dembl. The OL striker has already said yes to the Spanish club.
Dembl is close to a departure from Lyon
He is one of the important players. Of course, we prefer to keep it, after we will see. Asked Friday about the situation of Moussa Dembl, Rudi Garcia said he wanted to keep his attacker. However, the latter will take, except rebound, the direction of Spain this winter.
Indeed, the departure of the center-forward of Olympique Lyonnais to Atletico Madrid is on track. According to information from RMC, discussions between OL and the Spanish club have progressed well in recent hours. The two formations are now close to an agreement and are negotiating the final details of the clauses around a loan with an option to buy.
Dembl agree to join Atletico
Once the famous last details are settled, the 24-year-old striker will be able to commit to the Colchoneros. Also according to the same source, the former Celtic player has already agreed to join the current leader of La Liga. He will replace Diego Costa, who was released from his contract by the formation of Diego Simeone this winter at his request.
Predicted by Memphis Depay, Karl Toko Ekambi and Tino Kadewere in Lyon’s attacking sector this season, Dembl will also have to contend with stiff competition from Atletico, where Luis Suarez, Joao Flix and Angel Correa are well established. Not easy … To replace him, Lyon is working on the Islam Slimani track. Six months away from his contract, the Algerian striker should be released from his contract by Leicester.
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