Rumour

Will Matthijs de Ligt leave Man Utd and join Atlético Madrid?

Rumour report

(Latest update: )

Rumours suggest Atlético Madrid is keen on Matthijs de Ligt, yet with a probability of only 56%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.

  • Atlético Madrid has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Matthijs de Ligt.
  • At the moment, one of Atlético Madrid's best players already plays in the same position as Matthijs de Ligt.
  • Atlético Madrid has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Matthijs de Ligt (26).
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Comparable potential to previously attracted players

  • Few direct competitors for position (Robin Le Normand, José María Giménez)

  • Not many competitors with higher Potential (Matteo Ruggeri, Robin Le Normand)

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons

Alternatives of Atlético Madrid

Skill / pot Player Team ETV

The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.

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Maxence Lacroix Crystal Palace C. Palace €42.6M
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James Tarkowski Everton FC Everton €11.3M
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Omar Alderete Sunderland AFC Sunderland €15M
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Matteo Gabbia AC Milan Milan €17M
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74.8
Dakonam Djené Getafe CF Getafe €1.1M
74.8
74.8
Federico Baschirotto US Cremonese Cremonese €3.7M
74.7
74.9
Johan Vásquez Genoa CFC Genoa €15.9M
74.3
81.4
Sepp van den Berg Brentford FC Brentford €39.2M

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