Atlético Madrid goes for Belgian Carrasco after Cavani disappointment
After ruling out the signing of Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani for this January, and even for June, Atlético Madrid has shifted its focus in this winter transfer window to Belgian winger Yannick Carrasco, for whom they are already negotiating his loan from Chinese club Dalian Yifang, as reported by Efe, just two years after his departure from the red and white club in February 2018.
The negotiations between Atlético and Dalian Yifang are underway to secure a loan deal until the end of the season, without any players from the current squad leaving due to salary cap restrictions in LaLiga.
Atlético is negotiating with Dalian Yifang, the club to which they transferred Carrasco in February 2018, for a loan agreement until the end of the season, without any players from the current squad leaving due to LaLiga's salary cap.
Yannick Carrasco, after two years in Chinese football, wants to return to Atlético, to which he would return with his undeniable qualities, his speed, his dribbling, and his shot, hindered by inconsistency that limited his potential in his previous spell at the club, with ups and downs, but also with impressive moments.
The winger, who left the club four years before the end of his contract (which was until 2022) on February 26, 2018, played two and a half years at Atlético, with 124 appearances under the orders of Diego Simeone, 74 of them as a starter.
During that time, he scored 23 goals: five in his first season in 2015-16, including the one in the UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid at San Siro; 14 in the second season in 2016-17, and four in the 2017-18 season. He also provided 17 assists.