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Sandro Tonali 'rejects' Real Madrid and Barcelona in favour of Atletico Madrid - report

Sandro Tonali

A host of Europe's top clubs have been tracking Tonali's progress as he continues to impress at Brescia.

The 19-year-old midfielder has played a starring role as a deep-lying playmaker in Serie A this season.

League leaders Juventus have taken a great liking to Tonali, who has been compared to legendary Italian midfielder Andrea Pirlo.

It was reportedly Roma who made the first move and offered €20m for the youngster, which was turned down by the player himself as he holds out for a big move next summer.

However, according to Spanish outlet Don Balon, it is La Liga contenders Atletico Madrid who Tonali has his heart set on.

Barça see Tonali as a potential successor for the 31-year-old Sergio Busquets.

Whilst Los Blancos believe the Italian could supplant Casemiro in the future.

It's reported that Diego Simeone may have had some influence in turning Tonali's head toward the Wanda Metropolitano.

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