Atlanta United are close to securing a deal for Atalanta forward Aleksey Miranchuk, but the Russian forward doesn’t want to leave Bergamo.
The 28-year-old has been with Gian Piero Gasperini’s side since September 2020, when he joined from Lokomotiv Moscow for around €14.5m. He shined during his first two years at the club but his form has begun to dip in recent seasons, spending the 2022-23 campaign on loan with Torino.
In recent weeks, a number of MLS clubs have grown seriously interested in making a move for Miranchuk this summer, including DC United and Atlanta United, with the latter progressing talks with Atalanta.
Atlanta close to Miranchuk
TMW details how Atlanta United are close to finalising a deal for Miranchuk after submitting an offer worth around €12m to Atalanta, who are happy to cash in on the 28-year-old, who is valued at around €4m on their balance sheets.
The Russian forward isn’t keen on the idea of leaving Bergamo, happy being a part of Gasperini’s squad, but there is still optimism that the deal can be completed in the coming days.
He will play in Champions League, no surprise he wants to stay, I’d do the same.
Ask Ussain Bolt: you wanna win the Olympics or National series?