Villarreal is the site of Marcelino Garcia Toral’s finest achievements in Spanish football alongside Valencia, and it seems that the Yellow Submarine are satisfied with his work. The club are keen to tie him into a new deal in Castellon.
Marcelino is out of contract this summer, but has avoided discussion over his future in recent months.
There has been some speculation that if Diego Simeone were to leave Atletico Madrid this year, then Sporting Director Mateu Alemany could look to reunite with him, having worked well together at Mestalla, delivering Champions League football and a Copa del Rey.
It is reported that negotiations have been opened between Villarreal and Marcelino, as per RadioMarca.
The intention is to reach an agreement in the coming weeks in order to provide extra stability going into the summer.
The main point of contention is the length of the contract, with Villarreal offering a two-year deal and Marcelino keen for a longer, four-year contract.
Conversations are expected to continue, with both sides keen to reach a deal.