Marc Pubill, a highly-touted player who had drawn considerable attention from Italian giants AC Milan and Juventus, and was widely anticipated to join Wolverhampton Wanderers, has now reportedly been secured by Atletico Madrid in a surprising and swift transfer. This development comes after AC Milan had even conducted a preliminary medical examination on the player before ultimately withdrawing their interest.
Atletico Madrid officially confirmed the acquisition of the talented right-back in a statement released earlier this evening.
Throughout the summer transfer window, Pubill was a key target for several Serie A clubs, including Juventus and AS Roma, with AC Milan showing the most concrete and persistent interest. Just last week, Milan took the unusual step of arranging for Pubill to undergo preliminary medical tests with their doctors in Barcelona. The purpose was to obtain reassurances regarding the stability of his knee before submitting a formal offer to his current club, UD Almeria.
However, following the outcomes of these medical evaluations and a subsequent consultation with coach Max Allegri, Milan opted to step back from the pursuit of Pubill. Their focus then shifted towards securing Strasbourg`s Guéla Doué instead.
Italian Clubs Step Aside, Atletico Seizes Opportunity
With AC Milan`s withdrawal, it was generally assumed that Wolverhampton Wanderers now had a clear path to sign the promising Spain Under-21 international. Nevertheless, in a notable turn of events, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano and the Spanish newspaper Marca reported this evening that Atletico Madrid unexpectedly intervened and successfully secured Pubill`s signature.
The transfer fee for Pubill is reportedly around €16 million, with an additional €4 million in potential bonuses and a percentage of any future sell-on fee. It`s worth recalling that Pubill`s planned transfer to Atalanta last summer did not materialize after he failed a medical examination, adding another layer of intrigue to his recent transfer saga.
