Jan Oblak signs new Atletico Madrid deal with huge release clause

Aditya Devavrat 18:42 17/04/2019
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  • Jan Oblak has become one of the world's best goalkeepers at Atletico.

    Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak has signed a new contract at Atletico Madrid in a deal that will keep him in the Spanish capital until 2023.

    Oblak has risen to become one of the world’s best goalkeepers since joining Atletico in 2014, and has recently been catching the eye of several clubs across Europe.

    Manchester United were said to be among the clubs keeping tabs on the 26-year-old as they brace for the possible exit of David De Gea, but the latest development makes it unlikely that Oblak leaves this summer.

    According to The Mirror, Oblak’s new contract contains a release clause of €120 million, which would make him the most expensive goalkeeper in history if anyone were to activate that option.

    After leaving Benfica in 2014, Oblak has made 203 appearances for Atletico, keeping 115 clean sheets while helping the club win the 2018 Europa League and UEFA Super Cup titles. The club have also usurped Real Madrid in La Liga during Oblak’s tenure, finishing ahead of their city rivals last season and looking likely to repeat the feat in the ongoing campaign, where they are set for a second consecutive second-place finish, albeit yet again far behind leaders and defending league champions Barcelona.

    “I’m very happy to have signed a contract extension and to be here. I’m going to defend these colours to the best of my abilities and continue working hard,” Oblak told the club’s official website.

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