Atlético de Madrid would be willing to sell Rodrigo De Paul this summer if the Argentinian midfielder does not sign a contract extension with the rojiblancos in the coming weeks.
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De Paul, 31 years old, has one year remaining on his contract and Atletico are looking to avoid losing the player as a free agent in June 2026.
Inter Miami is reportedly closely monitoring De Paul’s contract situation, considering the possibility of signing him.
It is rumored that the MLS team is aware that Lionel Messi’s presence on the team could be a decisive factor in convincing De Paul to join.
However, Inter Miami could not match the transfer fee that Atletico would demand for De Paul, despite the good relationship between both clubs.Rodrigo De Paul tiene un año restante en su contrato con el Atlético de Madrid. The possible departure of De Paul would represent a problem for Simeone, who would need to find a midfielder with similar qualities to those of the Argentine.
In case De Paul leaves this summer, one of the preferred candidates to replace him would be Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra, who was close to joining Atletico last summer.
Furthermore, there is concern that De Paul’s departure could have medium-term consequences for the team. De Paul has a good relationship with his compatriot Julián Álvarez in the locker room.
Atlético has incorporated midfielder Álex Baena from Villarreal and left-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atalanta. They have also signed Clément Lenglet and goalkeeper Juan Musso on permanent contracts.
It is expected that Atlético will announce the signing of Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso at the end of this week. The announcement of Cardoso’s signing has been delayed due to his participation in the Gold Cup with the United States national team.
