Pedula: Atlanta s top goal in the front line, Kelstovic, with a total transfer fee of 30 million euros
reporter Pedula reported that as previously reported by Football Italia, Atlanta has lost patience with the deal after Fulham's asking price for Munis rose to €50 million, and instead they are close to completing a transfer with Lecce to Kelstovic.
Atlanta regards Munis as the ideal replacement for Retgee, but the team has set a deadline for this, and there is little time left. As Fulham's asking price for the striker was about €50 million, which was considered too high, the negotiations eventually ended. Several sources said Atlanta believes the offer for Munis is enough, so the team is now turning its attention to other players and will not raise the offer any more.
Now Atlanta's primary goal is Kelstovic, and the players have informed Lecce that he wants to take the next step in his career. Previously, if Roma sold Dovbik, Kelstovic was linked with the former looking for a replacement, and Leeds United had also contacted, but joining Atlanta could provide players with the qualification to play in the Champions League.
As previously reported, initial contacts have already taken place between Atlanta and Lecce to lay the groundwork for this transfer, so it is time to speed up. Atlanta will spend a total of €30 million for the deal, a fixed fee of €25 million plus an easy-to-reach bonus.
Kelstovic is 25 years old and has contracted Lecce until June 2027. He has 12 goals and 5 assists in 38 games last season, and Germany has turned 15 million euros.