Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso is set to be a target for a number of clubs this summer as a quality option at the back available for free currently, but so far has not made any definitive moves towards a destination.
🚨🇪🇸 Aston Villa is in pole position to sign Mario Hermoso if he doesn’t renew with Atleti. Unai Emery is determined to go all the way for him.
AC Milan and Juventus are also interested.@86_longo pic.twitter.com/hePCbhC5Nu
— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) March 11, 2024
While there has been no movement in recent months on a renewal with Atletico, neither has the 28-year-old been in advanced talks with any side, despite recent links to Milan. In fact, as published on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, Matteo Moretto has explained that neither Juventus or Barcelona are in touch with Hermoso or his entourage. The pair have been linked to Hermoso on various occasions, but as things stand, fans of either institution should not expect a deal to happen.
🚨 Barça have had a conversation with the agent of Cubarsí, and told him that they're delighted with him. A new meeting to review his contract could follow soon. @sanantheone pic.twitter.com/yYhwfxmw2U
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) March 11, 2024
Left-footed and extremely capable on the ball, many progressive managers could look at Hermoso as a potential bargain, but it’s also true that he has never managed to attain the tag of a solid defender. Diego Simeone has usually featured Hermoso as part of a back three, or on the left side of a back four in order to give him extra protection.
