Atlético de Madrid has scored Renato Veiga on its list of priority targets for the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sport. The Portuguese defender of Chelsea, aged 21, arouses real interest in Europe. Its market value is estimated between 26 and 30 million pounds sterling. Recruited last summer by Chelsea from FC Basel for 12 million pounds, Veiga has since struggled to win in the London workforce. It should not be retained by Enzo Maresca, the Blues coach, for the 2025-2026 season.
The Portuguese only played seven Premier League matches, mainly satisfied with some appearances in the UEFA conference league. In the second half of the season, he was loaned to Juventus, where he finally convinced. Regular holder, he contributed to the qualification of the Turin club in C1. A remarkable performance, which now stirs up lusts. Chelsea could thus make a beautiful added value, like the recent sale of Noni Madueke in Arsenal for 52 million pounds. Atlético will therefore have to be quick and convincing to get ahead of competition, especially since Juventus also plans to definitively recruit the player. Case to follow.