Eliaquim Mangala (23), who has been on Manchester City’s radar for several months, is set to leave FC Porto this summer. However, according to El Confidencial, Atletico Madrid has also shown interest in the French international defender, adding to the competition for his signature.
The Colchoneros are preparing for the departure of João Miranda, the 29-year-old Brazilian center-back, who is expected to join FC Barcelona this summer. Miranda has expressed openness to leaving Atletico Madrid at the end of the season, which opens the door for Mangala to potentially replace him.
With Mangala’s contract with FC Porto running until June 2016, the player now faces a choice between joining Manchester City, where he has long been pursued, or moving to Atletico Madrid. It looks like the French defender will be one of the most sought-after players in the upcoming transfer window.
