EDINSON CAVANI has already said his goodbyes to his Paris Saint-Germain team-mates as he closes in on a move to Atletico Madrid, according to reports.
The Uruguayan’s brother and agent has jetted to the Spanish capital to negotiate a final wage packet ahead of his high-profile switch.
Edinson Cavani has already said his goodbyes to his team-matesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Cavani, 32, has been angling for a way out of PSG this month with just six months left on his contract.
He even handed in a transfer request to force through the issue after being limited to just nine league appearances.
According to AS, Cavani has already distanced himself from the club, having not featured in their last four matches.
But a deal has not yet been completed with the two clubs struggling to come to an agreement over his transfer fee.
Atletico have seen a £12.7million bid rejected having been told to up their offer if they want to get a deal done before Friday’s deadline.
Diego Simeone’s side have struggled for goals this campaign having bagged just 22 in 21 league matches – with only five clubs having a worse record.
PSG are expecting Atletico to improve their offer and seal a deal ahead of Saturday’s Madrid derby against neighbours Real.
The move will come as a blow to both Manchester United and Chelsea, who were both in the market for his signature.
They were stumbling over his huge wage demands, which are thought to top a whopping £360,000-a-week.
Frank Lampard says Edinson Cavani is a ‘great player’ and refuses to rule out Chelsea transfer
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
