Atletico Madrid keeps an eye on German Pezzella's situation
Although it has three top-level central defenders - Diego Godín, Stefan Savic, and José María Giménez - and a fourth player who can perform well in the heart of defense - Lucas Hernández -, the Atlético de Madrid board does not rule out giving a new boost to their backline during the upcoming summer transfer window.
In fact, information gathered in the last few hours by the newspaper As has made it clear that the red-and-whites are closely monitoring the situation of Germán Pezzella, a player who is having a remarkable season with Fiorentina (he has played 26 official matches and scored 1 goal).
Initially, the player's future lies in remaining linked to the viola squad, but if his board does not hurry and exercises the purchase option they hold over the player (around €10M), it is possible that the club that still owns his rights, Real Betis, may choose to listen to proposals from other clubs interested in the player (in addition to Atlético, Zenit St. Petersburg or Inter Milan also want him).
Although Quique Setien did not trust in his abilities and eventually facilitated his departure from the Betis team last summer, Pezzella (26 years old) has managed to offer an outstanding level in Serie A. In fact, last November he already had the opportunity to make his debut with the Argentine national team.