According to reports from Marca yesterday evening, Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin has rejected a contract offer from Manchester City to continue his career at Vincente Calderon.
The Uruguay international has emerged as one of the top centre-backs in world football since joining the Mattress Makers in 2010, featuring prominently at the last two World Cups whilst helping secure Atletico’s first La Liga title in nearly twenty years during the 2013/14 campaign.
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He was mooted as a transfer target for Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Manchester United by former Uruguay star Paolo Montero in June, with the latter club particularly in need of added experience at the heart of their defence.
But according to Marca, it’s Manchester City who have failed in their efforts to bring the 29 year-old to the Premier League.
Reports of a £28million bid, activating Godin’s release clause, emerged yesterday afternoon. However, it appears the 92-cap international has rejected the Citizens’ contract offer of £88k per-week – and he’s now expected to sign improved terms at Atletico within the next few days.
diego godin isnot gonna go anywrere we still need to the team remember we have to win champions league this season plz stay with let make atleticooooooo strong again ……
my name is lanken kenny im from south africa my first team in the wolrd is atletico de madrid thank you i love you guys