Obed Vargas, with one foot out

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Feyenoord has submitted a loan request to Atlético de Madrid to finalize the signing of Obed Vargas, a 21-year-old midfielder, this summer. The Mexican's departure is crucial in Atlético's transfer market.

As confirmed by journalist César Luis Merlo, the Madrid club has decided to loan the Mexican international without a purchase option for the 2026/2027 season, aiming for the player to get consistent playing time after setting his market value at 10 million euros (11.66 million dollars).

🚨Atlético de Madrid decided to loan Obed Vargas: clubs in Spain and Feyenoord have shown interest.
🤝 @tribuna_ftbl ⬇️https://t.co/WFkmjQVIbp

— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) August 19, 2026

Feyenoord's Interest and Competition in LaLiga for Obed Vargas

Feyenoord leads the list of international suitors to secure Vargas' services this season. However, the Dutch club faces direct competition from four LaLiga teams — Getafe, Valencia, Deportivo Alavés, and Sevilla — that have already presented formal loan proposals to the Metropolitano offices.

Vargas joined Atlético de Madrid in February 2026 from the MLS and signed a long-term contract until 2030. In his first semester under Diego Simeone's leadership, the midfielder amassed 13 appearances, 750 minutes, and one assist in official competitions.

The Mexican midfielder's Stats and Loan Conditions

Internationally, Vargas has 9 caps for the Mexican national team after participating in the 2026 World Cup. During the World Cup, he played 19 minutes against South Korea, 27 minutes against Czechia, and 17 minutes in the 2-0 win over Ecuador in the round of 16.

Atlético Madrid's management demands that the chosen destination ensures a minimum starting XI participation. The Atlético de Madrid board will not accept purchase clauses in the loan agreement, maintaining full control over the rights of the 21-year-old player until his contract expires in 2030.

Feyenoord's officials will hold a summit with Atlético de Madrid's leadership in the next 48 hours. In this meeting, the Rotterdam entity will try to expedite the salary terms of Vargas' loan to close his transfer before the end of the third week of August 2026.

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