Villarreal does not go along with it: They do not lower the price of Álex Baena 1ws3s

Villarreal has made its position clear in the negotiation for Álex Baena: either they pay what is requested, or the talented midfielder will not leave La Cerámica. Despite Atlético de Madrid's evident interest, the Castellon-based club does not budge on their financial demands, valuing their gem at a figure close to 50 million euros.

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The initial talks between both clubs have not broken the yellow wall. Atlético's proposal, which included a sum of money and the option to include a player in the deal (Riquelme was mentioned, to Marcelino's liking), was firmly rejected by Villarreal, as reported by the AS newspaper. For the board, this is not just any sale; it is a vital operation that, if realized, would become the most expensive transfer in the club's history.

Baena, a key piece in the 'Yellow Submarine' scheme and in exceptional form, is considered a non-transferable asset unless the assigned value is met. Villarreal's firm stance echoes the recent negotiation for Alexander Sorloth, which eventually reached a successful conclusion after a complex arrangement of fixed and variable . However, in Baena's case, the 50 million figure remains the unassailable threshold for the player to change clubs. The ball is now in Atlético's court.

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