The agent of Juventus target Mario Mandzukic says there is ‘no reason’ for the striker to leave Atletico Madrid this summer.
The Croatian international is believed to be the Bianconeri’s first choice replacement if Carlos Tevez joins Boca Juniors, with some reports indicating that personal terms have already been agreed.
However, the player’s representative has dismissed talk of an exit, insisting his client is happy in Madrid.
The agent of Juventus target Mario Mandzukic says there is ‘no reason’ for the striker to leave Atletico Madrid this summer.
The Croatian international is believed to be the Bianconeri’s first choice replacement if Carlos Tevez joins Boca Juniors, with some reports indicating that personal terms have already been agreed.
However, the player’s representative has dismissed talk of an exit, insisting his client is happy in Madrid.
“In the first year in a new country it takes time to settle in,” Ivan Cvetkovic told Tportal.
“The fans are now attached to him, and Mario has adapted to the city and to the club. There’s no reason for him to leave and not respect his contract.
“Of course, in football everything is in a constant state of flux, and you never know what could happen, but this is not the time to speculate.”
Mandzukic scored just 12 league goals after joining Atleti in the summer, but his agent insists it has been a positive season.
“In recent weeks Mandzukic has been unhappy, because he hasn’t scored more goals, which has affected him and also Atletico Madrid.
“Still, this season we saw a fantastic Barcelona, but the Colchoneros still managed to secure qualification for the Champions League and win the Spanish Super Cup.
“So there’s no reason to be totally dissatisfied.”