Arthur Vermeeren is set to make the move this summer. The Red Devils now realise he is better off at a club where he can earn playing time. Although he has a condition.
I will stay at Atletico Madrid and I want to compete with my team
Arthur Vermeeren was very clear at the start of the preparations – the Red Devil missed an extra week of holiday to join up early. The midfielder had his sights set on making the breakthrough at Atletico Madrid.
However, a few days before the start of the Spanish League, the cards on the table are different. Vermeeren – counting on Conor Gallagher’s transfer to Los Colchoneros – Fourth or fifth place in the standings with Diego Simeone.
The Antwerp FC youth product is also aware that there are very few playing minutes allocated to him this season. The newspaper It is known that Vermeeren has given the green light for a loan.
Although the 19-year-old midfielder has one condition. He wants minutes in one of the major European competitions – so a temporary return to Belgium is not an option – and would prefer to remain active in Spain.
Will Arthur Vermeeren collect playing minutes at Valencia?
Valencia are already interested in Vermeeren, and even more so. What’s more: about ten days ago, the deal seemed to be done, but Vermeeren himself indicated his desire to stay in Madrid. Two attempts?
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