Journalist Fabrizio Romano announces that Madrid's “Atletico” and “Udinese” have agreed on a sum that the “Colchoneros” will pay for Argentine national team midfielder Rodrigo de Paula. The amount is 35 million euros. Medical examination is also planned in the near future. Currently, the 27-year-old midfielder is representing the Argentine national team in the “Copa America” tournament and played in the starting lineup in the first match against Chile. He has also been one of the standout midfielders in Serie A, scoring 25 goals and providing 23 assists over the past three seasons. It is likely that he will be a replacement for Saul in the Atlético Madrid club, who is most likely leaving the club this summer.
Rodrigo de Paul will sign his contract until 2026 as a new Atlético Madrid player in the next few days, confirmed and done. Medicals scheduled, 35 million euros to Udinese. Official announcement in the next few weeks. 🇦🇷⚪️🔴 #AtletiNegotiations started in May and now completed. Here we go. https://t.co/gwQ4Lr1DOu