For the upcoming season, Atletico Madrid has already begun planning their team, and one of their first actions may be to guarantee the long-term future of an existing player. According to a report by Fichajes, the team seems to be focusing on keeping Clement Lenglet, who is presently on loan from Barcelona, permanently rather than searching for an outside signing.
Lenglet has made a compelling argument for the club to keep him beyond his loan period at Atletico Madrid after impressing Diego Simeone with his performances since joining. Despite the fact that there was no purchase clause in the original contract between Atletico and Barcelona, Atletico’s administration is apparently eager to extend his stay. To acquire the French defender, the club is willing to make an offer of about €15 million, which Barcelona might be open to accepting.
Atletico Madrid wants to keep Clement Lenglet
Cholo Simeone gave the go-ahead for Lenglet’s permanent signing because of his outstanding play since moving to Madrid. The French defender has swiftly gotten used to Atletico’s system and has given defensive stability to a team that has had defensive issues lately. Atletico’s importance of his continuity has been determined by his superb experience and ability to play on both flanks.
Although formal talks between the two clubs have not yet started, all indications suggest that Atletico will sign Lenglet as their first player for the 2025–2026 campaign. It appears more likely than not that the French defender will stay at the Metropolitano permanently unless unforeseen circumstances occur.
