‘The next one is him’: Carrasco and Atletico to talk soon

Yannick Carrasco and Atletico Madrid, this is a story that should roll for some time to come. At least, that’s what Marca thinks they know this Tuesday morning. “Atletico have been working for months with Pini Zahavi, his agent, to extend his contract and increase his clause by 60 million”, explains the daily. An idea that makes sense and that would serve a dual purpose.

At first, it would secure the future of a player who has already been courted in the past. In particular by the new rich person of Newcastle. The Magpies were ready to put 60 million euros on the table, the price of his release clause. Admittedly, a transfer was never one of his priorities. But this possible offer could allow him to put pressure on his leaders.

Then, it would prove his importance within a club where he has continued to grow since his return after his Chinese epic. Last year, despite ups and downs, the former Monegasque was one of the most consistent members of the group. He just had to fight to recover his place after his bad temper gesture against Porto in the Champions League. After winning the battle against Lodi, he then returned to the service of Diego Simeone. To become one of Chlo’s essential blasters again. Better, he even pulled his team from several bad steps like during a double against Espanyol Barcelona.

Pini Zahavi is not known for giving gifts to his players’ clubs. For his foal, he wishes to obtain emoluments in the image of his importance. Considered untouchable, Carrasco would like to become the club’s second highest paid player. The Colchoneros are not against this idea. They have already launched a massive contract extension operation with Jan Oblak and Thomas Lemar. Even if, for the second, a sale is not to be excluded.