The transfer of striker Luis Suarez from Barcelona to Atlético was not free for The Mattress Makers. Almost all media reported that Madrid signed the player as a free agent. But according to Sport.es, The Mattress Makers paid the Catalans 5 million euros for the 34-year-old striker. In addition, the “blue garnet” can get another 6 million bonuses.
The clubs decided not to inform Suarez that money was paid for his transfer. The Uruguayan once insisted that Barcelona let him go free. The footballer did not want the Catalans to make money on his departure after being treated.
Earlier it was reported that Suarez can leave Atlético in the summer for free. The footballer’s contract contains a clause according to which he can leave the “mattress makers” in the summer of 2021 at his own request. In this case, the Spaniards will release the Uruguayan free of charge.
So far, Suarez has no plans to activate this clause of the contract. The footballer is happy with everything at Atlético. The club is also pleased with the performances of the Uruguayan. “Mattress makers” even wrote out a bonus to the attacker for his performance.
This season, the 34-year-old has played 22 games in all competitions with 16 goals and 2 assists.