Published 15:36 IST, September 26th 2020

Cavani transfer to Atletico Madrid: Former PSG striker to unite with Luis Suarez?

Cavani transfer: Atletico Madrid have offered a season-long contract to the PSG legend after signing his compatriot Luis Suarez from Barcelona.

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Spanish giants Atletico Madrid had recently secured signing of Luis Suarez from Barcelona, as y look to add experienced players to ir front line. However, Diego Simeone looks to make most of Suarez’s arrival and is w keen on signing his Uruguayan compatriot Edinson Cavani to partner alongside former Barcelona superstar.

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Cavani free nt: Cavani transfer to Atletico Madrid? 

According to a report by Goal, Atletico Madrid have offered a season-long contract to Edinson Cavani. former Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) superstar, who also happens to be club’s all-time top scorer, is without a team at moment. His contract expired in June this year, post which he is a free nt.

Cavan transfer report also claims that Atletico Madrid might also extend his stay at Wanda Metropolita for a season furr if he impresses manr as well as club hierarchy. Interestingly, reports until Friday linked Uruguayan international with a move to city rivals Real Madrid.

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Cavani free nt: Real Madrid t to seal Cavani transfer 

According to Radio MARCA, Cavani had entrusted Sergio Ramos’ bror Rene, task to convince Real Madrid to land him at Bernabeu. However, club president Florenti Perez maintains that current squad is capable eugh to compete for three accolades, and signings shall be made this summer, thus putting an end to Cavani transfer talks.

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Ironically, Real Madrid saw business mode being activated this summer. club have already sold likes of Achraf Hakimi, James Rodriguez and Sergio Reguilon. Besides, Gareth Bale returned to Tottenham Hotspur on loan, while Dani Ceballos re-joined Arsenal for a second loan stint.

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Cavani transfer: PSG legend to replace Alvaro Morata 

Diego Simeone’s squad already boats likes of Diego Costa, Joao Felix and recent acquisition Luis Suarez. However, Spanish striker had a tough time on sidelines due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, club have also loaned out Alvaro Morata to Juventus for a season.

Besides Atletico Madrid, Cavani was also linked to Inter Miami. Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit, which is owned by football legend David Beckham have already signed former Juventus star Gonzalo Higuain, furr suggesting grim chances of Cavani transfer to Inter Miami. 

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Im courtesy: Edinson Cavani Twitter

15:36 IST, September 26th 2020