According to the Spanish press, the 26-year-old Romanian from the Villarreal school showed off, attracting the attention of Claudio Ranieri. And Simeone likes the Atalanta defender
Serie A and La Liga observe each other, tease each other and in view of the winter transfer market session they are ready to shake each other’s hands. According to the Spanish press, Atletico Madrid, looking for a new defender to give to its coach Diego Simeone, has included Atalanta central Isak Hien on its wish list, while on the other side of the Mediterranean, according to what Marca writes, there it would be a derby between Rome and Naples for Rayo Vallecano full-back Andrei Ratiu. A double deal can ignite the Italy-Spain axis.
RED AND WHITE COURTING
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Hien settled in Bergamo at the beginning of 2024 and Gasperini’s hand has already transformed him. The Swede has a strength in duels and an ability to read the game that have allowed him to stand out in a defensively demanding championship like ours. To this he adds speed and ball management that make him a defender in step with the times. It’s perfect for Simeone, who has always made defense his mantra. However, what triggered Atletico Madrid’s radar – according to the Spanish press – was not only his qualities, but also the age factor. Hien, who will turn 26 on January 13th, could be the ideal signing to renew the Colchoneros’ rearguard, in which the youngest central defender is 28 years old. There is no offer yet, but Atletico seems determined to make one.
the blue duel
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Not far from the Wanda Metropolitano stands the Estadio de Vallecas, the home of Rayo Vallecano. And of Andrei Ratiu, the right back disputed by Roma and Napoli. Indispensable for Iñigo Pérez, the 26-year-old Romanian from the Villarreal school showed off his solidity to the point of attracting the attention of Claudio Ranieri. Roma is looking for reinforcements on the right lane, also because Celik and Abdulhamid have failed to leave their mark, and could launch the assault as early as January. As reported by Marca, Ratiu has a release clause of 25 million euros, a figure conditioned by Villarreal who holds 50% of the resale rights. But the Giallorossi must be careful of Napoli, who would have included the winger among the first names on the list in that department. The right time to take it may be now, before the competition makes it an unattainable goal.
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