the soap opera between Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid for the transfer of striker Yannick Carrasco gained new chapters this Wednesday. According to Marca, the rojiblancos negotiated with the player’s agent and set a price to sell him to Barça.
If Barcelona want to have Carrasco next season, they will have to pay Atletico Madrid €19m. In January, clubs entered into an agreement to guarantee a hiring preference in a future transfer to the culé team.
A negotiation involved the sale of Memphis Depay to Atlético de Madrid in the last window, for around three million euros. Barcelona’s intention was to sign Carrasco in January, but fair play financial did not allow the signing of the Belgian striker.
After an uneven start, Yannick Carrasco has had a great time this season for Atlético de Madrid. In the last eight games of the Spanish Championshipthe striker scored three goals and provided two assists.
Last Sunday, Barcelona hosted Atlético de Madrid at the Camp Nou and defeated the madridista team 1-0. The victory secured three more points for the leaders of La Liga, who are on their way to lifting the competition cup.
In addition, coach Xavi was able to closely monitor the performance of Carrasco, who has a contract with Atlético de Madrid until 2024 and is a recognized target of the former Spanish player. The Belgian athlete would arrive to be another striker option for Barcelona, which already has Raphinha, Ferran Torres, Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembélé in the position.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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