Atletico Madrid meet twice with Milan star
Atletico Madrid have expressed interest in AC Milan star Suso. The Spanish club has contacted the player and is willing to pay his release clause.
MILAN TRANSFER NEWS – This week AC Milan are expected to outline their future. Paolo Maldini will be announced as technical director with Marco Giampaolo to succeed Gattuso as Rossoneri coach. One of Maldini’s first problems to solve is Jesus Suso.
The 25-year-old winger was author of a very fluctuating season. A formidable force at the beginning, Suso faded quickly after December. Furthermore, his position is in great doubt because Marco Giampaolo favors a 4-3-1-2 lineup, without using wingers.
The Spaniard has a €40 million release clause that makes him a prized piece on the transfer market. without having to negotiate with AC Milan. According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Atletico Madrid are very interested in Suso and are willing to pay his release clause of €40 million this summer.
Atletico Madrid want to satisfy coach Diego Simeone who has always had a weakness for AC Milan’s number 8. Tuttosport reveals that the Spanish club has meet Suso’s agent Alessandro Lucci on two occasions confirming their interest in the right winger. Atletico Madrid would also offer Suso the opportunity to play in Champions League.
Until a few weeks ago, Suso hoped to be able to renew his contract with AC Milan, removing the release clause provided he also received an increase in his salary. Discussions abruptly interrupted after Leonardo’s resignation. Plus, Suso demanded a salary similar Donnarumma who earned 6 million euros per season. Too much according to Milan.