Atlético in the bidding for Matías Fernández-Pardo

Atletico is interested in the Belgian forward, who had a great season with Lille.

Javier Parra Peña | 29 Jul 2026 | 01.00
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Atlético in the race for Matías Fernandez-Pardo
Atlético in the race for Matías Fernandez-Pardo

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The Atlético de Madrid is monitoring the situation of Matias Fernandez-Pardo, a 21-year-old forward from Lille, to incorporate him in this transfer window. The Atlético de Madrid transfer market is focused on the addition of a forward following the potential departures of key players like Julián Álvarez and Sorloth.

The Belgian player, who is under contract in France until June 2029, has expressed his desire to leave this window, although the president of the French club, Olivier Létang, refuses to negotiate his transfer at the moment.

Diego Simeone's Request and Matias Fernandez-Pardo's Statistics

As reported by L'Équipe and confirmed by journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the leadership of Atlético de Madrid is in ongoing discussions with the striker's camp to understand his conditions. Diego Simeone aims to add a versatile player who can serve as a target man or operate on the left flank, a role in which the player amassed 8 goals and 7 assists in 41 official matches last season.

The Belgian forward considers the option of joining the Metropolitano to continue his professional growth after a season in Ligue 1. Despite the initial reluctance of the French board to facilitate his exit, the player has confidence that his sporting aspirations will be addressed before the transfer window closes.

Premier League Competition and Lille's Firmness

The Atlético de Madrid is not the sole interested candidate in signing the forward, as two Premier League clubs have also made contact to explore his acquisition. With a contract running until 2029, Olivier Létang's stance aims to safeguard the player's market value and prevent depreciation in negotiations with English and Spanish suitors.

The rojiblanco sporting direction is assessing the operation's costs while simultaneously negotiating other player arrivals. If the forward maintains his stance of not staying in France, the Madrid hierarchy will expedite proceedings to prevent British competitors from gaining an edge in the bidding war.

The Atlético de Madrid's board will hold further meetings with the player's agents in the first week of August 2026. The progress of the transfer will hinge on whether the Atlético de Madrid submits a compelling initial written proposal that convinces Lille's board to reconsider their stance before the official start of the league championship.

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