Supporters of the Brazilian team have been waiting for the formal announcement ever since it was rumored that Atlético Mineiro and Nottingham Forest had struck an agreement for the sale of Gustavo Scarpa.
Since the South American pre-season only begins in January, there’s no great rush. Nevertheless, some fans are perplexed as to why the deal is taking so long to become official.
Journalist Jorge Nicola alleges that there is still a problem between Scarpa and Nottingham Forest that needs to be resolved in a video he has shared about the matter.
The reporter begins by asserting that the player and the two clubs have reached an agreement, and Atlético planned to make the signing announcement over the Christmas holiday.
The issue is that Scarpa still owes Nottingham Forest money. The remaining sums are for salaries and signing bonuses. When that’s resolved, Atletico will be prepared to make his announcement.
The midfield player inked a four-year contract with them, and they are reportedly paying €5 million for the deal. For a Brazilian team, that’s a significant investment, so they will undoubtedly be hoping he performs better than he did in Europe.
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