Atletico have options to replace Trippier if Wass is not released by Valencia: Spaniards (Mallorca), Danes (Salzburg), Italians (Juventus) and Portuguese (United).
The Alternatives
Atletico de Madrid’s sporting authorities are considering three options in case Valencia do not agree to the transfer of Daniel Wass. Alternatives to strengthen the right flank — Spaniard Maffeo , Dane Rasmus Christensen , Italian Mattia De Sciglio and Portuguese Diogo Dalot. The first option to replace Kieran Trippier is the Dane Daniel Wass, whose main position is midfielder, but he can also play both on the right and inside. Valencia do not agree to negotiate with Atlético until they find a replacement for Vass, who has played 41 times for the Danish national team, whose contract expires on 30 June. Atletico found a way to sign Red Bull Salzburg right-back Rasmus Christensen. He is 24 years old and made his debut for the senior Danish national team in September last year, after being a full-time member of the Danish under-21s. Christensen’s contract runs until June 30, 2025, according to Transfermark’s website. Another alternative to Trippier’s replacement is 29-year-old Italian Mattia De Sciglio, a Juventus right-back whose contract ends in June. The Juventus defender has played 39 times for Italy. His departure is now complicated by the fact that he is playing due to Danila’s injury, but the fact of his release in June also plays in favor of his departure.
Diogo Dalot and Pablo Mafeo
The third of three managed by Atlético in case Vass’ hiring fails is 22-year-old Portuguese Diogo Dalot. He is a right back for Manchester United, who can also play as a left back. Dalot plays for the Portugal national team and has already played four games for the senior team. Pablo Maffeo (Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, 1997) is another name that Atlético Madrid will deal with, AS has learned, if Vassus talks with Valencia fail this winter market. Vass, who wants to move to Atlético Madrid but his manager José Bordalas does not. So the technician made it clear to the sports district that he would not contribute to his departure. Atlético have 18 market days left to try to close the “Trippier hole” of the Englishman’s departure to Newcastle. Maffeo is on loan this season to Mallorca Stuttgart for half a million euros and an option to buy Vermilion for 3.5 million. euros, which will be mandatory if the team of Luis Garcia Plaza achieves permanence.