Atletico allowed to sign Partey replacement outside of transfer window – Football Inside

Atletico Madrid were left shocked on the final day of the Spanish transfer window as Arsenal triggered the release clause of Thomas Partey with 35 minutes to go before the deadline. It left Atletico powerless to reject the transfer but also prevented them from signing a replacement. However, Spanish rules make it possible for Atletico to sign a replacement within 30 days after the transfer deadline has passed if a club triggers a release clause.

Cadena SER have reported that Atletico have already been in contact with Valencia over the possibility to sign Geoffrey Kondogbia. The Central African Republic midfielder was expected to leave Los Ches during the summer as Valencia have to cut back their wages by a smashing 40 per cent. Kondogbia failed to complete a move but is now reportedly a transfer target for Atletico.

Valencia would not be able to sign a replacement for Kondogbia but the club could be tempted to sell the midfielder. It has been reported that the midfielders release clause is set to drop by at least 50 per cent in January, which makes it sensible for Valencia to consider a sell at this point without the capability to sign a replacement. Kondogbia has been at Valencia since the summer of 2017 and he has made 104 first-team appearances for the club.

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