The first attempt of Atlético Madrid to bring Artem Dovbyk failed, but according to announcements from Spain, the second offer should suffice. Aware that they have to find a replacement for Alvaro Morata, who left for AC Milan, as soon as possible, the Madridians have significantly increased the offer, which, according to AS, now amounts to 30,000,000 euros fixed plus an additional 5,000,000 through easily attainable bonuses. The original was 25,000,000, but it was blatantly rejected.Although Girona initially demanded 40,000,000 euros for La Liga’s top scorer last season, the Spanish newspaper states that the negotiations are in the final stage and that the Catalans will most likely agree to a slightly smaller sum.##NAJAVA_MECA_8228702##This would make the Ukrainian striker Atletico Madrid’s third most expensive signing, alongside Radamel Falcao who was brought in from Porto in 2011 for the same fee. In front of them are Joao Felix (126,000,000, from Benfica 2019) and Thomas Lemar (72,000,000, from Monaco 2018).Dovbyk has a great season behind him, in which, thanks to a hat-trick in the last round (against Granada), he ended the campaign as the top scorer of the Spanish championship, and took the Pichichi trophy, with 24 goals, one better than Sociedad’s Alexander Sorloth. Girona brought him last summer from Dnipro for a little less than 8,000,000 euros, but it quickly became clear that he would not stay at the Catalan club, which he helped create a sensation in Primera and by winning third place, achieve a historic placement in the Champions League. Before Atlético, it was mentioned that the Ukrainian could go to Napoli or AC Milan, even if it is possible to stay in Girona, but it seems that he will continue his career working with Diego Simeone.💣🚨 BREAKING: The agreement between Atlético Madrid and Girona for Artem Dovbyk is CLOSE![🎖️: @MatteMoretto] pic.twitter.com/u96nW9v1sw— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) July 22, 2024 In addition to the captain of the Spanish national team, who returned to Italy, this summer, Los Colchoneros were also left without Memphis Depay, whose contract was terminated and he decided to leave the Spanish capital as a free agent.
