Betis and Atlético Madrid speed up Johnny Cardoso transfer talks | OneFootball

Real Betis and Atlético de Madrid are in advanced talks to close the signing of Johnny Cardoso, who already has a personal agreement with the rojiblanco club after ruling out the option to sign with Tottenham.

Although there is a good predisposition between both clubs, an economic agreement has not yet been reached. While Atlético offers around 25 million euros in fixed fees (plus variables and possible players), Betis is asking for around 40 million, aware that part of the operation will have to be shared between Internacional (capital gains) and Tottenham (as part of their preferential option).

Everything indicates that, in the coming days, Atlético could raise its offer to around 30 million, including bonuses, to get closer to Betis' aspirations.

The common goal is to close the operation soon. Betis wants to have those resources as soon as possible to strengthen its squad, while Atlético, convinced by Simeone, considers Cardoso its priority target to strengthen the midfield. Other clubs like Napoli or Wolverhampton have already shown interest, but the player's will is clear: to join the Metropolitano

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