Atletico Madrid Admit Deal For Juventus Midfielder Tiago Could Stall

Portuguese star's wage demands holding up deal...

By Andrew McLean

Tiago, mediocentro del Atlético de Madrid (Getty Images)
Atletico Madrid target Tiago's wage demands are putting the deal in jeopardy. Atleti have reported that the Portugese midfielder, who impressed during the World Cup, is holding out for similar terms to which he earns at Juventus.

A fee had been agreed prior to the World Cup for the transfer of the player, who had been an integral part of the Europa Cup winning side on loan from Juve last season.

Atletico Chief Miguel Angel Marin Gil spoke concerning the frustrating situation, "Tiago knows that Atletico Madrid cannot afford the wages he was previously on at Juventus.

We are left we two options; either the player lowers his demands or we will need Juventus to share the expenses," he said.

Barcelona were previously known to be lurking around, threatening to out weigh their Primera Liga rivals and may now have the opportunity to scupper any deal that was in place, according to portugoal.

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