Atlético Madrid talent ready to reject Valencia to head to La Liga 2 | OneFootball

A member of the goalkeeper ranks at Atlético Madrid is ready to rebuff approaches from a pair of rival La Liga clubs, to seal a move to Spanish football’s 2nd tier.

That’s according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, who points to Alejandro Iturbe as the player in question.

Iturbe, for his part, is a 21-year-old goalkeeper, who has long been held in high regard across the Spanish football landscape.

The youngster is a regular for La Roja at youth level, hailed in particular for his reflexes and shot-stopping capabilities.

Iturbe has spent the entirety of his career to date on the books of the aforementioned Atlético, after joining the Rojiblancos all the way back in 2010.

As alluded to above, though, if the latest word stemming from the media this weekend is anything to go by, then next season looks set to mark the ‘keeper’s first in the colours of a new club.

As per a report from the aforementioned Fabrizio Romano:

‘Albacete are currently leading the race to sign Spain U21 goalkeeper Alejandro Iturbe from Atlético. Atléti will retain 50% of the player’s rights. Valencia and Elche also made approaches but Iturbe is prioritizing being a starter.’

Conor Laird – GSFN