The 23-year-old wants his Uruguay and club team-mate to remain in the Spanish capital for the long haul
Jose Gimenez hopes to be able to play alongside Diego Godin at Atletico Madrid for a long time as the veteran defender continues to be linked with Inter.
Godin is out of contract at the end of the season and the Uruguay centre-back has been tipped to join Serie A outfit Inter in July.
The 32-year-old, who turned down a move to Premier League giants Manchester United at the start of the campaign, has called Atletico home since arriving from LaLiga rivals Villarreal in 2010.
And Gimenez wants international and club team-mate Godin to remain in the Spanish capital.
"There is a lot of talk of team-mates and I want everyone to do well in their careers," Gimenez said following Atletico's 1-1 draw at Girona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey last-16 tie on Wednesday.
"But I want them with me because they are great players and we need them.
"I hope everyone stays, I love them all personally. The club also loves them and will do their best for everyone. I hope Diego is my partner for a long time."
Gimenez is not alone in wanting to Godin to stay with Atleti either.
Ahead of Wednesday's match midfielder Koke also backed the defender to stay on, saying he believes the club will be able to reach an agreement with the Uruguayan and that Godin would want to stay around.
"Godin? I think he will want to stay on with us," he told Marca . "He will have to talk with the club but I am sure they will find an agreement.
"Many clubs are interested in Atletico Madrid players, it is also up to the player to choose."
Godin played a major part in Atletico’s La Liga triumph in 2013-14 and had been regarded as one of the best defenders in Europe as part of Diego Simeone’s side.
Atletico, having earned 1-1 draws in each of their first two matches of 2019, return to the pitch Sunday to take on Levante in La Liga.
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lets play fis before costa comes back
citizenson
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I thought he meant that with Atletico selling Godin they'd go for De Ligt.
weepring
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Getting someone like Godin on a free transfer makes sense for any involved party.
reallythe
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How many players had their prime at 33? Chiellinis still in his prime, barzagli was at that age too I forgot to account for the fact that Godin would be going to Italy where his age shall be subtracted by 5 years Haha, yeah Maldini was still the best defender in the world at 38
billionjuo
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Especially going to Italy too, where players seem to have much longer careers at the top level. This is a very good get from Inter. How many players had their prime at 33? Chiellinis still in his prime, barzagli was at that age too I forgot to account for the fact that Godin would be going to Italy where his age shall be subtracted by 5 years Haha, yeah Maldini was still the best defender in the world at 38
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Goldin is old, but still a magnificent defender. He's not even that old, 32 (will be 33 in the summer) is debatably the prime years for a central defender. Watch Godin this season, I think he is past his prime, still a great buy especially on a free. Hes not in his prime anymore though despite being a great player.
badly
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The contradiction is that there is no "pre agreement" or anything like that which the Italian media has been talking about Godin has wanted to stay at Atleti all along, but the club have not offered him a new contract yet. There is still time to sort things out because nothing will be agreed in January anyways
Bartholonew
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From what I read, the Spanish sources just said nothing was signed yet while admitting Inter's interest and made mention of Godin not receiving what was promised to him by the club. The Italians are coming up with details of Inter's offer and claim it's close, but aren't saying anything is signed either. Don't see any contradiction
bigfcber
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Miranda and Ranocchia OUT , Godin and Bastoni ( young prospect, playing at Parma right now) IN . Do you think Vanheusden will go on another loan then? He for sure is less ready than Bastoni, I doubt he will come back here to be the 5th defender... I guess he will stay in Belgium or maybe get loaned to an italian club, Bastoni-like.
Rosemake
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Well if Godin truly leaves then I'm sure that Atletico would go to Oblivion if it means keeping Hernandez. Better hope Bayern go for him now and pay the release clause I really don't see that happening it.
emphasize
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Good luck getting Hernandez now. Cheers Kalle. Hernandez has a release clause so it doesn't really matter Well if Godin truly leaves then I'm sure that Atletico would go to Oblivion if it means keeping Hernandez. Better hope Bayern go for him now and pay the release clause I really don't see that happening it.
Gabrieljackson
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he is going
RealMd13
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Gimenez hopes partner Godin stays on with Atletico Madrid amid Inter links Me: 😂🔥🔥 Godin get to decide if he gones or stay but I personally think he should stay because he is a ruthless and heart ♥️ to heart ♥️ defender and he still fit to play 2/3 more years for ATL madrid 🔴🔵 and Its would be wonderful to see him retire at his beloved club ATL Madrid 🔴🔵 👌🏾