Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club ahead of the summer transfer window.
Mateo Kovacic has not been able to live up to the expectations since the move from Chelsea, and defending Premier League champions Manchester City are prepared to sell him amid his links with La Liga giants Atletico Madrid.
According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester City are prepared to sell the Croat for a fee of around €30 million amid interest from Atletico Madrid. The Spanish outfit are keen on signing the experienced midfielder, and it will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with an official proposal to sign him.
The reported asking €30 million price is quite reasonable for a player of his quality and experience. The 108-cap Croatian international has played for big clubs throughout his career, and he knows what it takes to fight for major trophies.
He could be the ideal addition for Atletico Madrid if they can get the deal done. Apart from his ability to control the tempo of the game, Mateo Kovacic will add creativity and technical ability to the side as well. The former Real Madrid midfielder is a hard-working player who will help out defensively as well.
Kovacic needs to play more often
Mateo Kovacic is very much at the peak of his powers, and he needs to join another club in order to play regularly. The Croat is no longer a key player for Manchester City, and sitting on the bench at the Premier League club is unlikely to benefit him.
It will be interesting to see if Atletico Madrid are willing to pay the €30 million asking price for him in the coming months. The reported valuation seems quite reasonable, and he could easily justify the investment in the coming seasons.
The Croatian midfielder has played in Spain before with Real Madrid, and he knows La Liga well. He could settle in quickly and make an instant impact. The 30-year-old has the prior experience and the quality to succeed in La Liga, and he should prove to be a quality acquisition for the right price.
