Recently, Atletico Madrid has often sent Barcelona loanee Kishavin to start after matches in order to avoid triggering the buyout clause, but this strategy may be broken. It is reported that Atletico Madrid intends to pay a transfer fee of 22 million euros to officially purchase Kishavin from Barcelona.
As a result, Keshavin has earned the nickname "Mr. 60 Minutes" at Atletico Madrid. As long as Atletico Madrid does not trigger the buyout clause, even if Barcelona sent a lawyer's letter will not help. Previously, there is news that Barcelona has compromised, willing to make concessions on the transfer fee, from the original 40 million euros down to the expected transaction price.
Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Kishavin has made it clear that he wants to stay at Atletico Madrid on a long-term basis. The two sides recently conducted a new round of negotiations on the buyout fee. Atletico Madrid proposed a transfer fee of 20 million euros, plus 2 million euros floating bonus conditions, as long as Barcelona agreed, Kishavin can officially join.
Kishavin has been in fine form for Atletico this season, having made 10 appearances and scored three goals despite mostly coming off the bench. Kishavin has been given the start in the last two key games, including the Madrid derby against Real Madrid and last night's Europa League game against Brugge.
