After weeks of being linked to the Argentine winger, Juventus player Nico Gonzalez will become a new Atletico Madrid player this season. Fabrizio Romano gave the famous 'here we go' phrase that confirms that Atleti will sign Nico Gonzalez.
Romano reports that the deal agreed between Atletico Madrid and Juventus involves an initial loan with a buy option that could become an obligation fee of around 33 million euros.
Atleti will have to pay the fee depending on the number of games Gonzalez plays this season with Gonzalez. The Argentine winger joined Juventus on loan last year from Fiorentina and played 37 games across all competitions.
He joined Juventus on a permanent transfer this summer on July 1st, but he will be able to join Atletico Madrid on loan this season.
What does Nico Gonzalez bring to Atletico Madrid?
Nico Gonzalez is a forward who is very versatile in many positions. Gonzalez is normally a right winger, but could also play from the left. Gonzalez could play as an attacking midfielder and as a striker.
Gonzalez has a lot of pace and has been used in different formations, like a 4-3-3 or on a 3-5-2 formation with Juventus. Atletico Madrid is currently using a 4-4-2 and has players like Giulliano Simeone and Thiago Almada on the wings.
Gonzalez is expected to receive significant minutes since Atleti have been after being the past couple of weeks. Atletico Madrid's next game is against Villarreal on September 13, where Gonzalez is expected to make his debut.