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Atlético de Madrid continues to bet strongly on young talent and has now focused its attention on one of the great promises of South American football: Neyser Villarreal. The Colombian forward, who currently plays for Millonarios, has become a top priority for the red and whites, who aim to keep nourishing their squad with highly promising players.
At just 20 years old, Villarreal dazzled in the past U-20 South American Championship, where he delivered a stellar performance with eight goals and four assists in nine matches. His ability to move both in the center of the attack and on the wings has piqued the interest of several clubs, including Atlético, which is close to finalizing his transfer for a sum close to six million euros.
Atlético needs a new striker for the present and the future
The operation seemed complicated a few weeks ago due to contractual issues between the player and his representation agency, but all signs indicate that those obstacles have been overcome. If the signing goes through, Villarreal would stay at Millonarios until the end of the year, with the goal of gaining more experience before making the leap to Europe.
Although his numbers in the first team of the Colombian club are not yet spectacular (he has three assists in 21 appearances), his talent is evident, and Atlético is confident in his development. The collaboration between the Spanish club and Millonarios has eased the negotiations, in an operation that could be repeated in the future with other pearls of Colombian football.
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