Atletico Madrid are set to continue their free-spending summer, with more additions in defence to bolster their ranks. Negotiations with Chelsea for Renato Veiga were revealed over the weekend, but

The Blues are preparing to intensify their pursuit of the talented 19 y/o once Veiga's sale is finalised, though they must move quick amid rival interest from Liverpool

Veiga only signed for Chelsea in the summer of 2024, completing a £12.1 million ($16.3 million) move from Basel which sparked a ripple of excitement. Barely out of his teenage years, the towering left footer offered a balance of versatility and experience scarcely boasted by a player so young.

Atletico Madrid have submitted a €35 million offer to Chelsea for Renato Veiga, according to L’Equipe.They are eyeing a move for Veiga, who is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer in

Chelsea are known to be long-term admirers of the 19-year-old Dutch international, who can play at left-back or centre-back

Renato Veiga has always felt at home with a ball at his feet. In his unveiling interview with Chelsea, he cited his father as his biggest inspiration. “I just wanted to be like him,” he said.

Renato Veiga is close to joining Atletico Madrid. Fabrizio Romano reports that the Chelsea defender is pushing to complete his move to Atletico as soon as possible. Romano says that talks between Atletico and Chelsea are ongoing and that Diego Simeone hopes to finalise the deal soon.