Report: Atletico Madrid midfielder offered to Juventus in Nico Gonzalez swap

Report: Atletico Madrid midfielder offered to Juventus in Nico Gonzalez swap

Atletico Madrid are reportedly planning to keep Nico Gonzalez beyond his current loan spell, and they’re willing to tempt Juventus by offering them one of their own.

Following a challenging first season in Turin, the Argentine winger joined the Colchoneros on loan last summer.

The agreement between the two clubs included an option to buy for €32 million that would turn into an obligation if the player features in 21 LaLiga matches for 45 minutes or more.

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At this late stage of the season, Gonzalez has run out of time, as reaching the threshold is no longer mathematically possible. Moreover, Atletico aren’t planning to exercise their option to buy the winger for €32 million.

And yet, Diego Simeone and Co. are adamant about keeping the Argentina international in the Spanish capital.

According to Tuttosport, Atletico have already informed Juventus they won’t activate the option to buy Gonzalez, but they’re also interested in negotiating new terms.

The Rojiblancos are willing to meet the player’s current book value at Juventus, which is expected to be just over €20 million.