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Atlético de Madrid continues to explore options to strengthen its midfield for the upcoming season and has set its sights on Andrey Santos, current player of Strasbourg, where he is standing out on loan from Chelsea. The London club, which has not yet given him a chance in the first team, could be willing to negotiate his sale for an amount close to 40 million euros.
Since his arrival at Chelsea in January 2023, the young Brazilian midfielder has had several loan spells, going through Vasco da Gama and Nottingham Forest before finding stability in French football. His current performance in Ligue 1 has not gone unnoticed, as he has played 38 games with Strasbourg, contributing 11 goals and three assists, figures that have sparked the interest of several major European clubs.
Atlético de Madrid, in the running for the signing of Andrey Santos
Atlético de Madrid is not the only team closely monitoring Andrey Santos. Clubs like Roma, Juventus, Napoli, Bayern Munich, Monaco, and Paris Saint-Germain have also shown interest in the 20-year-old midfielder. However, the Atlético board sees in him a piece that could fit into Diego Simeone's system, strengthening the midfield with youth and dynamism.
Despite Chelsea's intention to consider offers, the set price could be a hurdle for interested clubs. Atlético, which has opted for strategic investments in recent transfer windows, will have to determine if it is willing to undertake such a significant operation or if it will seek to negotiate more favorable terms with the London club. At present, the interest is real, and the upcoming transfer window will be crucial in defining his future.
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