On July 23, several Spanish media outlets reported that Atlético Madrid has relaunched its pursuit of Girona forward Viktor Dovbyk and made significant progress. After AC Milan activated Morata’s release clause, Atlético needs a new number 9, and Dovbyk is Simeone’s top target.
According to Spanish outlet Relevo, Atlético’s preferred option is to avoid activating Dovbyk’s €40 million release clause in one go. Instead, they aim to negotiate with Girona for a transfer fee consisting of a fixed amount plus bonuses or a payment plan for the full €40 million. In Atlético’s favor, they have already reached an agreement on personal contract terms with the player’s entourage in recent weeks, and only require Girona’s approval to finalize the transfer.
Meanwhile, AS reports that the total transfer fee for Dovbyk is likely to be €30 million in a fixed transfer fee plus €5 million in add-ons, a figure acceptable to Atlético. The paper also states that if more players leave Atlético’s forward line, Simeone will continue to strengthen his attack. A potential option is Germany international Niclas Füllkrug from Borussia Dortmund.
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