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Barcelona Transfer News: Latest on Luciano Vietto and Javier Mascherano Rumours
- Updated: July 24, 2016
Barcelona have reportedly moved into pole position to land Atletico Madrid forward Luciano Vietto, with Sevilla also said to be in the running for the player.
According to Lluis Miguelsanz of Sport, the 22-year-old striker will decide between the two clubs, with his career at the Vicente Calderon set to come to an end after just one season. The Spanish champions are said to be ready to part with €22 million (£18.4 million) to land the former Villarreal starlet.
“Barca are better placed to sign Vietto after agreeing to buy his economic rights, while Sevilla are, for now, only contemplating whether to go through with the transfer,” the piece continued. “This has allowed the Catalan club to strike a deal early on with Atletico Madrid, who need finances themselves to sign new players of their own.”
While Vietto wouldn’t be a starter ahead of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez or Neymar at the Camp Nou, he has the potential to be an able deputy for any of the coveted trio. Here is a look at what convinced Atletico to sign him:
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Diego Simeone seemed like an ideal mentor for his young compatriot, but Vietto toiled in the capital, only netting one league goal in the 2015-16 season.
The chance for a fresh start would therefore be appealing, and provided Sevilla do make a concrete …
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