Saturday, 30 July 2011

Wolfsburg's Diego Confirms Offer From Atletico Madrid

Wolfsburg playmaker Diego has confirmed an official offer from 2010 Europa League winners Atletico Madrid.

However, the 26-year-old made it clear that the Spanish are not the only team chasing his signature.

Diego is surplus to requirements at Wolfsburg after falling out with tactician Felix Magath, and has agreed to part ways with the club.

"There is an official offer [from Atletico Madrid]," the Brazilian told Kicker.

"We have had contact with other clubs, but Atletico is a concrete option."

Diego has been linked with a move to China and a return to his native Brazil, but recent reports indicated that Malaga and Atletico Madrid have emerged as front-runners for his signature.

The 26-year-old's wage demands are said to be scaring off potential suitors, but the player may be willing to take a pay cut, with his main intention to leave Lower Saxony.

"I don't want to be in Wolfsburg any longer."

Diego joined the Wolves from Juventus in 2010 for around €15m and earns over €4m per year on his current deal, which expires in 2014.

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