De Paul, World Cup winner with Messi, linked with Tottenham transfer
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to sign Lionel Messi’s Argentine team-mate Rodrygo DePaul from Atletico Madrid. It looks like the midfielder will leave the Wanda Metropolitano this summer.
Inter Milan, Juventus and AC Milan have reportedly signed DePaul. Although he has three years left on his contract with Atletico, rumor has it that he is leaving. This season, the 28-year-old has scored 2 goals and provided 4 assists in 27 appearances in all competitions.
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They could end up at Tottenham this summer – as Atlético and Tottenham have established an extraordinary relationship in recent months.
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De Paul struggled to break through alongside Diego Simeone, failing to match the success he had with Udinese in Serie A. The midfielder could consider returning to his native Italy to play.
However, Tottenham are also contenders as they look to improve their midfield options. Antonio Conte’s future as Tottenham manager has become increasingly uncertain after a heated press conference following his side’s 3-3 draw against Southampton.
Conte criticizes his team’s ego and the team’s “losing attitude”. Even though the Italian is no longer in charge when his contract expires this summer, Spurs will be keen to develop their squad.
The partnership between Tottenham and Atletico has been excellent since Sergi Reguilon joined Simeone’s side on loan last summer. There are reports that the Premier League side’s managing director Fabio Paratici is ready to pay 30 million euros (including bonuses) to sign DePaul. Last December, the Argentine and Lionel Messi, who played a significant part in the victory in Qatar, won the FIFA World Cup.
