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Atletico Madrid are in very ‘advanced agreement’ with Spanish midfielder
The 2022 summer transfer window is paramount for Atletico Madrid’s immediate future as the Rojiblancos seek to reinforce their defence, midfield, and attack all in one window.
The idea is to sign high pedigree players for a low fee. However, it seems that Diego Simeone’s side have not only pushed away the competition but also lead the race to sign one of their top targets.
According to reports from Tribuna VCF, the agreement between Atletico Madrid and Carlos Soler is very advanced. However, the two parties have not been in contact for the past two weeks because Los Rojiblancos need to sell players before they are able to sign him.
This comes as massive news for Diego Simeone’s plans for the coming season. The addition of the 25-year-old will bring a spark to the midfield that the likes of Koke and Rodrigo de Paul have failed to bring in recent months.
Soler played 32 games for Valencia last season, scoring 11 goals and providing five assists. In addition to his contributions in carrying the ball forward, he also averaged close to five defensive actions per game.
Barcelona are also interested in signing the midfielder for the coming season, especially given the imminent departure of Frenkie de Jong. The Catalans see him as a direct replacement for the Dutch star but are still behind Atletico in the race.
Needless to say, the Madrid-based side must act fast. A little complacence could reopen the door for Barcelona to swoop in and win the player’s signature.
It is said that Valencia ask for around €20 million for their academy graduate. While that fee is certainly a bargain, the club’s administration will try to negotiate a better offer in the coming days.
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UEFA open investigation against multiple Real Madrid players over celebration vs Atletico
More than two weeks after Real Madrid’s controversial win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16, UEFA has sent quite the shockwave to the defending European champions.
In a recent statement, UEFA has announced they have started an open investigation against a series of Real Madrid players for the way they celebrated after winning against Atletico Madrid, about two weeks back.
What is the investigation about?
As reported by MARCA, the European governing body is specifically looking into the actions of Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Dani Ceballos, and Vinicius Jr.
The controversy stems from Real Madrid’s celebrations after knocking out city rivals Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
The celebrations took place near the section of the stadium occupied by Real Madrid supporters, but some actions by the players have drawn scrutiny.
“A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players (Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Daniel Ceballos Fernandez and Vinicius Junior) during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match between Club Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid on 12 March 2025,” UEFA said in an official statement.
Rudiger is being investigated for a gesture in which he placed his hand around his neck, while Mbappe reportedly made an inappropriate gesture by touching his genitals.
Vinicius, on the other hand, was involved in heated interactions with Atletico fans both before and after the match, while Ceballos was seen enthusiastically joining the celebrations.
The celebrations from Real Madrid players drew hostility from Atletico Madrid fans for obvious reasons, with the opposition fans resorting to throwing bottles on the pitch.
Jude Bellingham was even among the ones hit by these throwing objects from Atleti fans while Vinicius pointed to the Real Madrid crest on his shirt, which might have played a role in further fuming tension.
Rodrygo, on the other hand, responded to the hostility from Atleti fans by dancing inside the pitch.
UEFA has appointed an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector to review the incidents, although it is very much likely that Real Madrid would appeal against any sanctions placed on the event of any breach.
