Atlético Madrid have made Chelsea’s Renato Veiga their top defensive target after missing out on Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero.
As reported by Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish giants have taken significant steps toward securing the 21-year-old Portugal international, who is open to leaving Stamford Bridge this summer. Veiga was notably left out of Chelsea’s Club World Cup squad by head coach Enzo Maresca, a decision that has accelerated the player’s desire to move on.
The report states that Veiga has already given his approval to a move to Madrid and has agreed personal terms with Diego Simeone’s side. With the player on board, Atlético must now reach an agreement with Chelsea to finalise the transfer.
Chelsea reportedly value Veiga at €40 million, but a deal in the region of €30–35 million is expected to be sufficient to get the deal done.
With all parties aligned, negotiations between the two clubs are expected to intensify in the coming days. A resolution could be reached swiftly if a fee can be agreed, allowing Veiga to begin a new chapter in La Liga under Simeone’s guidance.
