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The transfer market of Atlético de Madrid doesn't stop. The club has made an initial offer of 35 million euros, including variables, to Lille for Matías Fernández-Pardo, a 21-year-old Belgian forward. The French club has decided neither to accept nor reject it for now, waiting for new offers, especially from the Premier League.
Matías Fernández-Pardo, top target for Atlético de Madrid
The rojiblanca proposal marks Atlético de Madrid's first formal move to secure the incorporation of Fernández-Pardo. According to information from L'Équipe, Lille is studying the offer and is open to receiving other proposals in the coming days.
Born on February 3, 2005, Fernández-Pardo is under contract with Lille until June 30, 2029, allowing the French club to maintain a strong negotiating position. His market value is estimated at 35 million euros, according to the latest update by Transfermarkt.
The forward played 41 games with Lille last season and ended with 8 goals, figures that contributed to his consolidation in the French squad. Additionally, Fernández-Pardo is already part of the Belgian national team, with 5 caps.
The operation also has a significant economic background. In August 2024, Lille paid Gent 10 million euros plus up to 2 million in variables for Fernández-Pardo when the player returned to the French club after his spell in Belgium.

Lille awaits more offers for Matías Fernández-Pardo
The problem for Atlético de Madrid is that the offered 35 million euros do not guarantee an agreement. Lille has chosen to keep the proposal on hold as they believe other clubs may raise the amount in the coming days.
The Premier League stands out as the main threat to Atlético de Madrid. Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle have shown interest in Fernández-Pardo at different times during the market, while other European clubs have also been linked to the player.
The context explains Lille's caution: the club had previously set their economic expectations around 70 million euros, a figure higher than Atlético de Madrid's initial proposal. The contract until 2029 also reduces the French club's immediate need to accept a sale.
For now, Fernández-Pardo remains a Lille player, and there is no agreement with Atlético de Madrid. The next move will depend on whether the rojiblanco club improves on the 35 million or if a Premier League offer emerges to raise the bid in the coming days.
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