Atletico Madrid working on Raphael Guerreiro deal, but first choice already plays in La Liga

Originally posted on Football Espana | By Ruairidh Barlow | Last updated 5/29/23

Atletico Madrid want to strengthen in the left-back position this season, with Reinildo Mandava likely be out injured well into next season from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

One of the rumoured options this summer has been departing Borussia Dortmund this summer on a free, is Raphael Guerreiro. The Portuguese is out of contract and would be an affordable option for an Atletico side that are not looking to spend big this summer.

However Matteo Moretto claims that Celta Vigo left-back Javi Galan is their main target this summer. The former Huesca man is thought to have a release clause of less than €20m, but Atletico may well try to negotiate a lower price.

El Atlético de Madrid tiene a Raphaël Guerreiro en su lista para reforzar el lateral izquierdo.

En las últimas semanas los rojiblancos han profundizado los contactos y consideran al jugador una oportunidad de mercado. Llegaría libre, del Borussia Dortmund.

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— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) May 28, 2023

Galan has long-since been admired by many in La Liga, including top clubs, and former Spain manager Luis Enrique was also a fan of his talents. His ability to get down the left flank and whip balls in is almost unparalleled in the division, and he stands out as one of Celta’s best players.

This article first appeared on Football Espana and was syndicated with permission.

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