{"id":574579,"date":"2020-12-14T07:40:20","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T12:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=574579"},"modified":"2020-12-21T20:02:26","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T01:02:26","slug":"report-papu-gomez-set-to-leave-atalanta-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/12\/14\/report-papu-gomez-set-to-leave-atalanta-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Papu Gomez Set to Leave Atalanta in January"},"content":{"rendered":"

Following an incredible season, in which he was involved in 26 goals, according to Fabrizio Romano,<\/a> Papu Gomez<\/a> is set to leave Atalanta in January after falling out with manager Gian Piero Gasperini at halftime in the Champions League<\/a> game against Midtjylland.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If reports are to be believed, Atalanta are set to be dealt the biggest of blows. Not only is Gomez a key figure when it comes to goals, but he is also the team captain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Losing one of your best players is difficult enough, but, to losing your captain at the same time can lead to devastating consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Papu Gomez Set to Leave Atalanta in January<\/span><\/h2>\n

Gomez Exit Could be Season-Defining for Atalanta<\/span><\/h3>\n

Transfers can make or break a team’s season- whether it is outgoings or the welcoming of fresh faces. And, if Gomez does leave in January, it will be a season-defining moment for Atalanta.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Italian club currently sit as low as 8th in the Serie<\/a> A having endured an unexpected season of struggle thus far. Papu Gomez, however, in contrast to how the standings read, has not failed to replicate last season’s form- scoring five goals and assisting a further four.<\/span><\/p>\n

With Atalanta’s confirmed Champions League Round of 16<\/a> tie against Real Madrid set to take place in February, though, the Italians could be without one of their main men in Gomez.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now or Never for Gomez<\/span><\/h3>\n

At the age of 32, many will be right to assume that Gomez’s career on the biggest stage is nearing its end.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One final challenge awaits, however, for the current Atalanta captain who could seal one final move to another top league- whether that be the Premier League, Bundesliga or, indeed, the Serie A.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many clubs around Europe will undoubtedly be on high alert as we approach the January transfer window.<\/span><\/p>\n

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