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, Nahuel Molina)

  • 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.

77.2
83.1
Murillo Nottingham Forest N. Forest €62.8M
75.7
75.7
Omar Alderete Sunderland AFC Sunderland €18M
75.5
75.5
Dan Burn Newcastle United Newcastle €7.2M
75.5
86.0
Lucas Beraldo Paris Saint-Germain PSG €27.5M
75.2
81.3
Nathan Collins Brentford FC Brentford €35.6M
75.0
81.5
Sepp van den Berg Brentford FC Brentford €44M
74.5
74.5
Joe Rodon Leeds United Leeds Utd €17.5M
74.4
81.7
Koni De Winter AC Milan Milan €23.4M

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