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Atletico sign Trippier from Spurs for up to ¬25m

Shaka Hislop says the challenge for full-back Keiran Trippier at new club Atletico Madrid will be keeping his defensive concentration in Deigo Simeone’s system.

Hector Herrera outlines why he chose Atletico Madrid and the achievements he hopes to accomplish with his new club.

Julien Laurens questions whether Joao Felix will be able to express himself at Atletico Madrid like he’s done with Benfica.

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol likes Tanguy Ndombele for Tottenham but wonders what part of the midfield he will occupy with Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli and Moussa Sissoko all with clearly defined roles.
Atletico Madrid have signed Kieran Trippier from Tottenham for around €25 million.
The England international had been expected to leave North London this summer and was initially linked to a move to Serie A with Napoli and Juventus mooted as potential suitors.
– When does the 2019-20 La Liga season start?
However, after agreeing a deal with Tottenham, Trippier arrived in Madrid on Wednesday where he underwent a medical before putting pen-to-paper on a three-year deal.
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Trippier, 28, started…

Sources: Atletico to sign Trippier, Hermoso

Hector Herrera outlines why he chose Atletico Madrid and the achievements he hopes to accomplish with his new club.

Julien Laurens questions whether Joao Felix will be able to express himself at Atletico Madrid like he’s done with Benfica.

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol likes Tanguy Ndombele for Tottenham but wonders what part of the midfield he will occupy with Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli and Moussa Sissoko all with clearly defined roles.
Atletico Madrid are set to complete the signings of Kieran Trippier and Mario Hermoso  after making a breakthrough in the negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur and Espanyol respectively on Tuesday, sources have told ESPN FC.
Atletico are finalising the details of both deals which will be completed at around €25 million each and that will serve to complete Diego Simeone’s defensive overhaul following the summer departures of key players Juanfran, Diego Godin, Lucas Hernandez and Filipe Luis.
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Golden Boy 2019: Felix, Hudson-Odoi nominated

Julien Laurens questions whether Joao Felix will be able to express himself at Atletico Madrid like he’s done with Benfica.

Sid Lowe says Atletico Madrid’s offer to Benfica for Joao Felix represents a shift in their transfer strategy, but isn’t convinced it will pay off.

Julien Laurens believes Juventus got a “good deal” for Matthijs de Ligt when compared with the fees touted for other defenders this transfer window.
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will go up against Atletico Madrid’s new €126 million man Joao Felix in the battle to win the 2019 Golden Boy award after Italian newspaper Tuttosport released their list of 80 nominees.
United States international Tim Weah has also made the list following an impressive season on loan at Celtic. Matthijs de Ligt, who won the award in 2018, has been nominated but cannot retain the award.
– When does the transfer window close?
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian…

Source: Real Madrid’s James eyes Atletico move

The FC crew make their predictions for where Dani Ceballos is headed after the Real Madrid midfielder posted a photo inside a London telephone booth.

Rafael Nadal takes some time away from talking tennis to share his thoughts on Real Madrid and the success of their transfer window so far.

Hector Herrera outlines why he chose Atletico Madrid and the achievements he hopes to accomplish with his new club.

Julien Laurens questions whether Joao Felix will be able to express himself at Atletico Madrid like he’s done with Benfica.
Atletico Madrid are interested in signing James Rodriguez from rivals Real Madrid and the player wants to make the move happen, a source close to the player has told ESPN FC.
Earlier this summer Bayern Munich declined to trigger an option to sign James permanently following two years on loan, and he is not in Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane’s plans.
– When does the 2019-20 La Liga season start?
Napoli had looked a likely destination, bringing a reunion with manager Carlo Ancelotti who worked with…

International Champions Cup: Big questions facing the top clubs

Alejandro Moreno examines Real Madrid’s projected starting XI for next season and says additional signings are still needed to bolster the squad.

Former Arsenal forward Paul Mariner says Laurent Koscielny is putting his legacy with the Gunners at risk with his recent behaviour.
The world’s biggest clubs will go head-to-head in the International Champions Cup (ICC), which kicks off on Tuesday across the United States, Europe and Asia. You can watch all matches in the U.S. across ESPN’s platforms. Check out our ICC landing page here.

Points and pride will be on the line but, most importantly, clubs and fans will be desperately searching for answers to the questions that loom over each team’s preseason.
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Bartomeu: Atleti’s ¬80m Griezmann claim not valid

With Antoine Griezmann’s move to Barcelona finally complete, Shaka Hislop explains the different ways he can be implemented into their attack.

Julien Laurens says a cash-plus-players deal is the only way Barcelona can bring back Neymar from PSG, so which players could go the other way?

ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden breaks down why he doesn’t expect Neymar to join Antoine Griezmann at Barcelona this summer.
BARCELONA — Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu does not believe Atletico Madrid’s demand for the Catalan club to pay them an additional €80 million for Antoine Griezmann has any foundation.
Barca announced the signing of Griezmann on Friday after depositing his €120m release clause with La Liga. Atletico responded furiously, though, claiming that the Spanish champions should have paid them €200m — which was the forward’s clause before it almost halved on July 1.

– When…

Neymar and Pogba proving that ‘brand’ players come with no guarantee of success

ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti believes Paul Pogba’s reluctance to extend his Manchester United contract stems from his desire to see progress from the club and not his desire to leave.

Julien Laurens has reached his wits’ end with Antoine Griezmann’s transfer saga and says ‘the sooner release clause is paid, the better for all of us.”

Julien Laurens reveals PSG sporting director Leonardo has broken his silence and will allow Neymar to leave if the price is right.

When Manchester United signed Angel Di Maria from Real Madrid for a then-British record transfer fee of £59.7 million in August 2014, research done by the club found that Google activity relating to the Argentine shot up by 1,111% on the day of his transfer compared to when he completed his move from Benfica to the Bernabeu four years earlier.
The same data also showed that searches for Radamel Falcao, on the day he sealed a loan move to United from Monaco, increased by 909% in comparison…

Barca sign Griezmann after paying clause

Alejandro Moreno says Barcelona are negotiating poorly and are limiting their options by not wanting to part ways with Ousmane Dembele.

With Victor Lindelof now linked with a move to Barcelona, ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe wonders if the Catalan giants are waving the white flag on their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt.

Gab Marcotti joins ESPN FC to give the latest details on Antoine Griezmann’s potential transfer to Barcelona.
Barcelona have signed Antoine Griezmann after they deposited the Atletico Madrid forward’s €120 million buyout clause with La Liga.
Griezmann, 28, is expected to arrive in Barcelona over the weekend, where he will pen a five-year contract with the Spanish champions before joining preseason training next week. The deal also includes an €800m release clause.
– When does the 2019-20 La Liga season start?
The France international becomes Barca’s third signing of the summer, following the…

Barca sign Griezmann, Atletico dispute fee

Alejandro Moreno says Barcelona are negotiating poorly and are limiting their options by not wanting to part ways with Ousmane Dembele.

With Victor Lindelof now linked with a move to Barcelona, ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe wonders if the Catalan giants are waving the white flag on their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt.

Barca sign Griezmann, Atletico dispute ¬120m fee

With Antoine Griezmann’s move to Barcelona finally complete, Shaka Hislop explains the different ways he can be implemented into their attack.

Alejandro Moreno says Barcelona are negotiating poorly and are limiting their options by not wanting to part ways with Ousmane Dembele.

With Victor Lindelof now linked with a move to Barcelona, ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe wonders if the Catalan giants are waving the white flag on their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt.

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