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Atletico chief Enrique Cerezo hopeful of reaching agreement with Barcelona for Clement Lenglet

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says he’s hopeful of reaching an agreement with Barcelona for on loan defender Clement Lenglet.

The Frenchman moved to Atletico in the summer on a season-long loan and has gone on to become a regular for Diego Simeone.

Atletico reportedly wanted to keep hold of Lenglet permanently but agreeing a fee with Barcelona may prove to be tricky.

However, Cerezo is confident an agreement can be reached for Lenglet to stay.

“Lenglet is a player owned by Barça,” he told TV3.

“Let’s talk. I imagine that there will be an agreement for him to continue with us.