Godín to stay at Atlético, but has not extended contract

Godín to stay at Atlético, but has not extended contract

Diego Godín chose to stay at Atlético Madrid "for personal reasons".

Diego Godín has played for Atlético Madrid since 2010. (AFP pic)
MADRID:
Centre-back Diego Godín said yesterday he wanted to stay with Atlético Madrid “for personal reasons”, but that he is yet to extend his contract which expires in 2019.

The Uruguayan international had been linked with a move to Manchester United before the English transfer window closed on August 9.

“I received offers, but decided to stay for personal reasons,” the 32-year-old Godín told Movistar+.

“I have not yet extended (my contract). I’ve seen a lot of things in the press, but now, what’s important is to wait and concentrate on the (UEFA Super Cup) final.”

Europa League winners Atlético take on city rivals and Champions League holders Real Madrid in the Super Cup in Tallinn today before the start of the La Liga season this weekend.

Godín has played 350 matches for Atlético since joining from Villarreal eight years ago, winning the Spanish league title in 2014, the Europa League in 2012 and earlier this year, and the 2013 Copa del Rey.

The capital-city club has a policy of “only extending the contracts of players over the age of 30 on an annual basis”, according to Spanish sports daily AS.

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