Atletico Madrid interested in €35m Chelsea man despite full-back moves

Atletico Madrid proceed to be lively within the switch market after making some main signings this summer season within the type of Johnny Cardoso, Alex Baena, Thiago Almada and Matteo Ruggeri. The contemporary focus for Director of Soccer Carlos Bucero seems to be defence.

In accordance with Florian Plettenberg, Atletico Madrid have taken an curiosity in Chelsea defender Renato Veiga. The 21-year-old central defender, who has additionally performed at left-back, can be accessible for round €30-35m this summer season, however Los Colchoneros would face competitors for Veiga’s signature.

🚨🔴⚪️ Perceive Renato #Veiga is on the shortlist for Atlético Madrid. There are extra choices, however Atlético are monitoring Veiga’s scenario.

The 21 y/o versatile defender may go away Chelsea if an acceptable provide arrives. Worth valuation: €30–35 million. Many enquiries have… pic.twitter.com/sYPVyknNOo

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 19, 2025

Transfer for Jesus Areso on the verge of completion

In the meantime Osasuna right-back Jesus Areso seems to be on the verge of a transfer to Atletico. The Basque defender had been closely linked to each Los Rojiblancos and Athletic Membership, however as negotiations with Los Leones stalled, Atletico have now moved forward within the race for him, with Diario AS saying a deal is imminent.

Areso, 26, has only a 12 months left on his deal and has determined to depart Osasuna. It appears that evidently Atletico pays his €12m launch clause after the participant declared a desire to play on the Metropolitano. Coaching alone forward of a deal, Areso was seen on Friday taking a cellphone name presumed to be associated to the deal. He’ll signal a five-year contract with a €1.5m every year wage, which may double relying on bonuses.

I received for Nahuel Molina

With Marcos Llorente and probably Areso as choices at right-back, it might go away Nahuel Molina on the skin trying in. The identical outlet clarify that each membership and participant are trying into an exit for Molina, who has curiosity from Villarreal and Serie A groups, though the Yellow Submarine have supplied a mortgage moderately than a everlasting deal for the Argentina worldwide.

🚨🔴⚪️ JUST IN – The departures of the next gamers, aged over 30, is NOT being thought of by Atlético Madrid:

– Javi Galaan- Josema Gimenez- Clement Lenglet- Coke- Antoine Griezmann- Jan Oblak- Juan Musso

[🎖️: @JaviGomara, @mundodeportivo] pic.twitter.com/FdNOq5C0Dj

— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) July 19, 2025

Transferring Molina on would kill two birds with one stone for Atletico, who with the signing of Thiago Almada have 4 non-EU gamers for 3 spots (Samuel Lino, Conor Gallagher, Molina). His exit would resolve any potential points.