Madrid –
President Atletico Madrid Enrique Cerezo has rejected an offer worth IDR 1.4 trillion from Manchester City for Jose Gimenez. He had no intention of selling Gimenez.
City are still trying to bring in a new center-back to strengthen their defense. The Citizens have actually landed Nathan Ake from Bournemouth. However, Pep Guardiola does not seem satisfied with the depth of his squad.
One name that had stuck to their main target was Gimenez. The defender from Uruguay has been the main pillar of the strong Atletico defense in recent seasons.
City has even prepared a fund of 85 million euros (IDR 1.4 trillion rupiah) for this 25-year-old defender. However, City’s desire must be dashed.
Atletico were not tempted by the big money offered by the Manchester Blue Team. This was expressed by the President of Atletico, Enrico Cerezo. He stressed that he did not intend to sell Jose Gimenez.
City are now reportedly diverting their prey to Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly and Sevilla pillar Jules Kounde after failing to get Gimenez. They now have to race because the transfer market will close on October 5
“City offered us 85 million euros (78 million pounds), but Giménez is an extraordinary player and we are determined to keep him this great player in the team,” said Cerezo. The Transitor.
Jose Gimenez himself is currently struggling to recover after testing positive for COVID-19. He must carry out independent isolation until he is declared negative for the Corona virus. Cerezo, who was also declared infected with COVID-19, hopes that all parties can take care of each other in order to minimize the spread of this virus.
“I don’t smell and taste anything. I am one of those people who never thought I would test positive. A hug for everyone, take care of yourself,” he explained.
(pure / case)
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