World Sports: Atletico Madrid accelerates its pursuit of Huang Qian striker Baena, hoping that he can join the team before the Club World Cup

According to "Shiyi", Atletico Madrid accelerates its pursuit of Villarreal striker Baena, hoping that he can join the team before the Club World Cup.

Atletico Madrid accelerated its pursuit of Baenna this week. The Villarreal striker has been Atletico's main goal since October to strengthen the team's midfield strength this season.

Atle Madrid hopes to wait until the end of the La Liga before negotiating with the yellow submarine, and Villarreal has long known Atletico Madrid's interest in Baenna, and the player himself is also aware of this. With the end of the season, the two sides have begun negotiations, hoping to complete the transfer as soon as possible, and even let Baena play in the Club World Cup.

Baena is very eager to join Atletico Madrid and has said goodbye to fans last weekend. Villarreal's largest shareholder Fernando Roig said: "No one can be stopped from pursuing better opportunities." Team coach Marcellino also hinted: "The new cycle begins, the old cycle ends."

All parties are working hard to facilitate Baenna to join Atletico Madrid, but the deal has not been finalized yet. Although Baena's termination fee is 55 million euros, he and Villarreal have reached an agreement and if there is an important offer to attract him, he can leave the team for 45-50 million euros.

Atletico Madrid is that club, and in January Baenna had rejected a generous offer from Saudi Arabia. If he leaves Villarreal, he will only join the top European teams.