La Liga champions Barcelona are reportedly not working on a deal to sign 28-year-old Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso.
According to reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Mario Hermoso is not the subject of interest from Barcelona. Recent reports have linked the 28-year-old Atletico Madrid defender with the Blaugrana. But the reigning La Liga champions are not working on a deal to sign him on a Bosman deal in the summer transfer window.
Mario Hermoso at Atletico Madrid: The Story So Far
Mario Hermoso has endured a rollercoaster ride since joining Atletico Madrid from Espanyol in a deal worth €25 million in July 2019. The Spaniard has encountered many peaks and troughs in the last half a decade but has been an asset for Diego Simeone with his combativeness and versatility.
The 28-year-old has played as a centre-back and a left-back during his stint with Atletico Madrid. He has turned out 165 times thus far for Los Rojiblancos, chipping in with ten goals and five assists. But Hermoso, who graduated from Real Madrid’s La Fabrica division, has entered the final six months of his contract with Atletico Madrid.
What Next?
So, Hermoso will likely depart from the Civitas Metropolitano as a free agent in the summer transfer window. Such a situation has piqued the interest of several well-known clubs, with Aston Villa reportedly submitting a contract offer to him. But widespread reports have also linked the former Real Madrid academy ace with Barcelona.
Xavi Hernandez has been driving Barcelona’s potential move for Mario Hermoso. The current Barcelona manager prefers a left-footed centre-back in his backline, meaning the 28-year-old Spanish international was a viable target for Barcelona. But with Barcelona leaving the Catalan club this summer, targets might change.
So, Fabrizio Romano’s latest update is hardly surprising, with Barcelona not working on a deal to sign the Spaniard. The Italian journalist has also pointed to Juventus not being interested in Hermoso, whose talks with Atletico Madrid over a new contract have not progressed well.
With Barcelona not working on a deal to sign the 28-year-old Spanish international, his next destination might be England. It will be interesting to see if Hermoso joins Aston Villa or if some other club can secure his services.
