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Moussa Dembele To Complete Atletico Madrid Move Very Soon

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Moussa Dembele To Complete Atletico Madrid Move Very Soon

Islam Slimani has been lined up to replace Moussa Dembele at Lyon.

The latter is due to finish his move to Atletico Madrid in the following days after an agreement was reached.

Lyon’s Juninho told Telefoot, “Moussa came to see me; he thinks it is the time to change club. He told me he has lost a bit of motivation.

“It wasn’t something we foresaw. Moussa is a player I appreciate a lot and we counted on him. But at the same time to keep someone who doesn’t want to live in an intense way these next five months here is not ideal.

“So we are discussing with Atletico. Nothing is done. I think Moussa has reached an agreement with Atletico, but it needs ours as well. If it arrives, I wish him good luck.”

Dembele started off from the Fulham academy before enjoying a successful spell with Celtic. He signed for Lyon and once again hit the ground running, scoring 32 goals in 76 Ligue 1 appearances and also laying out 7 assists.

At 24, he is ready to take a step up as Atletico gear up for a serious title challenge this season. With Alvaro Morata and Diego Costa both gone, they need a dexterous number nine up front to carry their attack. Luis Suarez is 33 now but is still the target man up front. Dembele could come in and offer some solid competition.

READ MORE: Atletico Madrid Player Salaries 2021 (Weekly Wages)

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