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Atlético Madrid Cuts Ties with Lenglet Amid Financial Struggles

5/8/2025

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Atlético de Madrid is parting ways with Clement Lenglet as financial hurdles prove too high to overcome. Despite talks with Barcelona, the hefty salary and transfer fees are simply unfeasible. With his contract running until 2027, Lenglet's future in Europe looks uncertain, while Atlético shifts focus to alternatives like Cuti Romero.

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Atlético de Madrid is parting ways with Clement Lenglet as financial hurdles prove too high to overcome. Despite talks with Barcelona, the hefty salary and transfer fees are simply unfeasible. With his contract running until 2027, Lenglet's future in Europe looks uncertain, while Atlético shifts focus to alternatives like Cuti Romero.