River Plate midfielder Matias Kranevitter has confirmed that Atletico Madrid are in talks with the Argentine club for his signature.
Kranevitter has been on Los Rojiblancos’ radar all through the summer, but he has proved to be elusive for the Spanish capital outfit thus far.
The midfielder played a decisive role in River Plate’s successful Copa Libertadores campaign as they defeated Tigres UANL of the Mexican Liga MX in the final to clinch their third continental trophy.
The 22-year-old’s performances have prompted the Argentine side to keep him at the club until December’s Club World Cup as they attempt to win the trophy.
However, Kranevitter has revealed that Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid are indeed in talks with the Buenos Aires-based outfit for his signature, adding that having won all there is to win with River Plate, he wants to play for the Spanish club now.
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“I know that River are talking to Atletico to come to an agreement so that I can move in the best way possible to Spanish football”, he was quoted as saying by Madrid-based daily AS.
“I’m waiting patiently. I’m sure everything will work well for everybody.
“I’ve won a lot of things with River and it will be a big step to play for a club like Atleti.
"I’m sure [River Plate manager] Marcelo knows my situation, as does the club. As far as I know the two clubs are in contact.
“It will be a beautiful move for my career.”
River Plate president Rodolfo D’Onofrio has confirmed that Atletico Madrid have tabled a bid and the negotiations are ongoing, reiterating his club’s desire to keep the midfielder at the Monumental until December.
