Renato Veiga Approaches Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid

According to sports journalist *Fabrizio Romano*, Atlético's sports management has made *initial contact with Veiga's circle*, who has *given the green light to the possible transfer*. The player views the challenge of joining *Diego Pablo Simeone's project* favorably, making him one of the club's top priorities for the upcoming season.

Despite the *player's approval*, the operation will not be simple. *Renato Veiga* is under contract with *Chelsea* until *June 2031*, and the London club is not willing to let him go easily. Atlético will have to negotiate with a club that has made it clear that *they will not accept an offer below ?30 million*, although reports from England suggest the asking price is around *?40 million*.

The Portuguese defender arrived at *Stamford Bridge* last summer from *Basel*, in exchange for *?14 million*. After a slow start to the season with little playing time, he was loaned to *Juventus* in January, where he found more consistency: he played in *15 official matches* for a total of *1,196 minutes*.

*Renato Veiga* fits the mold of what Atlético is looking for to *rejuvenate an experienced defense* ? currently featuring *Le Normand*, *Lenglet*, and *Giménez ?* while bringing in *freshness* and *potential*. The Madrid club believes the young Portuguese center-back can slot perfectly into Simeone's system and become a *key asset* in the medium term.

???? Atlético Madrid have now made direct contact with Renato Veiga?s camp? and the player is keen on the move!

Chelsea insist on package worth at least ?40m to sell Veiga while Atléti are prepared to advance in negotiations. pic.twitter.com/MiJ0CsX8tl

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 20, 2025