Clement Lenglet's future, between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid »French wants a long -term contract
Article by Darius Stanescu – published Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 13:26 / Updated Tuesday, May 27, 2025 13:26
Clement Lenglet (29), currently a loan player at Atletico Madrid from Barcelona Until the end of June, the next season of Blaugrana no longer comes into the calculations of the next season. Therefore, Barcelona wants to accelerate the departure of the French defender for financial reasons.
Barcelona wants to give up Clement Lenglet's services, as the Frenchman is no longer part of the future plans of coach Hansi Flick. Its high salary, of 8,000,000 euros net, represents another reason for separation for Catalans. Lenglet is also borrowed at Atletico until June 30, the Frenchman wishing to continue in the Madrid shirt.
Clement Lenglet can be defined by Barcelona after the World Club Cup
The discussion between the two parties involved, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, is based on the immediate and definitive move of the French, after the loan expires. Lenglet wants to sign permanently with Atletico Madrid, even to give up some money for a long -term contract with Diego Simeone's band, the Frenchman being firm to play for “Colchoneros” and after the World Club Cup, notes Sport.es.
Atletico tries to transfer Lenglet for free, although the boat still wants to recover 10,000,000 euros, part of the amount invested in the French player. Negotiations must enter in a straight line until June 10 for Barcelona to transfer Lenglet to Atletico, according to the quoted source.
A few days ago, Atletico's president came out with statements that the two clubs are ready to reach an agreement for the French defender.
Atletico's plan is to offer him a contract until 2028 or 2029, according to the quoted source. Lenglet's departure could cover a significant wage hole, as Lenglet has one of the highest salaries in the club.
30 matchesHe played Clement Lenglet this season for Barcelona, managing to score 2 goals.
7,500,000 eurosIt is Clement Lenglet's market share, according to Transfermarkt.
In addition to Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, the French also evolved in the T -shirt of Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Sevilla.
His career in professional football has started at AS Nancy.
In Barcelona, a team where he spent most of his career, the defender evolved in 160 official parties in which he scored 7 goals and offered 3 decisive passes.
Lenglet won 3 trophies in Liga (2018/19), Super Cupa (2018/19) and Copa del Rey (2021/22). The Catalans paid 35.9 million euros for his services. The Frenchman was bought from Sevilla, a band he played for a season and a half.
