After being eliminated from the Club World Cup, Atletico Madrid wants to sign the captain of Strasbourg, with the expected transfer fee exceeding 25 million euros

After defeating Bottafogo, Atletico Madrid was eliminated from the Club World Cup because of a few goals. Looking at the three group matches, the Bedding Army repeatedly exposed the problem of "waist weakness". It is precisely because of this that head coach Simeone repeatedly urged senior management to implement signings. According to the well-known media "Bfmtv", Atletico Madrid has a fancy to Strasbourg captain Habib Diyala, and the transfer fee is expected to exceed 25 million euros.

Habib Diyala

The last round of the group stage, Diego Simeone continued to fight against the opponent with a 4-4-2 formation, Barrios and DePaul served as double midfielders, and Connor Gallagher was arranged to move on the left. Perhaps because he had seen through Simeone's intentions, Botafogo coach Paiva changed the team 4-3-3, allowing all three defensive midfielders Alan, Fretas and Gregory to start. After the start of the game, Botafogo's three midfielders showed strong elasticity. They could not only block the middle, defeat Atletico Madrid's infiltration and advancement, but also quickly pull the edges, limiting Gallagher and Giuliano Simeone. For a long time, Atletico Madrid could not play its own rhythm. It was not until Barrios, DePaul and Gallagher were replaced one after another that the team had a decisive victory with Griezmann's inspiration.

It is obvious that Atletico Madrid needs to strengthen the midfield, and as Johnny Cardoso (US international) transfer is blocked, the "Style Legion" must launch other plans. It is reported that Atletico Madrid admires Strasbourg captain Habib Diyala very much and sends scouts to watch his game many times.

Habbib Diarra, 21 years old, is a Senegal international. He grew up in France and has been trained in Mulhouse and Strasbourg. In the 2022/23 season, Habib Diyala began to play as the main player. After two years of training, he has been well known to more people.

Habbib Diyala

According to Strasbourg President Mark Keller, Habib Diyala has received the attention of many European strong teams. As long as the price is negotiated, he can let the person go: "If both Habib (Dyyala) and us can receive a satisfactory contract, he can leave."

A authoritative person revealed that Mark Keller hopes to receive more than 25 million euros in transfer fees. If the funds are sufficient, it is not ruled out that Atletico Madrid signs Diyala and Cardoso at the same time.