Not off yet! Atlético's last-gasp move for World Cup winner refuses to die
Reports of the deal's death have been greatly exaggerated: Nico Tagliafico to Atlético Madrid is still alive in the dying hours of deadline day.
Details: According to Fabrizio Romano, the Lyon's left-back move to Atlético Madrid is not off yet and is currently still being negotiated, pushing back on claims that the transfer had collapsed. The Argentine had already given the green light to the Rojiblancos, while Juventus were also in the race.
Tagliafico only turned 33 on Monday, and a deadline day move to the Spanish capital would be a fresh chapter for one of the most decorated full-backs of his generation. A World Cup winner with Argentina in 2022, he played all seven of his country's matches at the tournament this summer and remains under contract with Lyon until June 2027. Last season he made 20 Ligue 1 appearances with 3 assists, adding 8 Europa League outings. Diego Simeone wants experienced cover on the left flank, and Lyon, who have already sold Malick Fofana to Sunderland and seen the Youssouf Fofana deal collapse today, must now decide whether to cash in on a defender Transfermarkt values at just €4 million.
It's worth noting that Tagliafico joined Lyon from Ajax in 2022 and has been a fixture of the Argentina setup ever since, winning both the Copa América and the World Cup alongside his club career in France.
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