Man Utd & Liverpool-linked Llorente leaves door open for Atletico exit

A move abroad has been mooted for the highly-versatile Spaniard who has spent all his career so far in his homeland.

Marcos Llorente refuses to rule out a possible move away from Atletico Madrid saying “anything can happen in football” even though he has no plans to leave the club.

Llorente is currently on international duty, having joined the Spain squad for Euro 2020 on the back of a successful season with Atletico Madrid.

Atletico beat Real Madrid and FC Barcelona to the La Liga title for the first time in seven years, with the midfielder-turned-striker, scoring 12 goals and supplying 11 assists, being a paramount figure behind their achievement.

The 26-year-old has caught the attention of foreign clubs, with Liverpool having shown interest in him not too long ago while Manchester United also now supposedly interested in acquiring his services.

“I have many years left [on my contract]. My idea is to stay, I’m fine, I’m happy at Atletico Madrid,” Llorente said speaking to AS.

“We have had a great season winning La Liga. Anything can happen in football, but I don’t think about that kind of thing. I am happy and now I am with the national team.

“There were conversations [with Atletico over a contract extension] a long time ago, it is true, but nothing happened and the negotiation was not completed. I have no problem.”