After a difficult start to the season, Clément Lenglet is experiencing his rebirth at Atlético de Madrid. FC Barcelona wanted to get rid of his high salary and gave him to the colchoneros last transfer market in the hope that the player would increase in value, and the plan is working.
The centre-back, who started the season as a substitute in eight consecutive games, has known how to take advantage of Robin Le Normand's injury and has become an 'untouchable' for Diego Simeone. Under the orders of 'Cholo', the Frenchman has recovered his best form and has earned a place in the red-and-white eleven, so his market value has shot up and the Catalans are rubbing their hands together ahead of next summer.
Lenglet's possibilities in the market
According to 'SPORT', at Can Barça it is clear that Lenglet has no future at the club and will seek to find him a new destination at the end of the season. Atleti do not have an option to buy the defender, but in view of his great performances, the possibility of them going for his transfer in the summer window is great, this being the preferred route for the Frenchman, who feels very comfortable in the capital and would like to stay.
However, Saudi Arabia is not giving up on the player's arrival and could also bid again for his signing, although the defender would like to continue competing in Europe. An alternative that is becoming increasingly stronger, since his current form makes him a real 'bargain' in the market and the Catalans are already excited about the possibility of cashing in on one of their biggest discards of recent years.