Atletico Madrid make contact with Lille star Matias Fernandez-Pardo | OneFootball

Atletico Madrid have initiated contact with Lille striker Matias Fernandez-Pardo’s entourage to discuss a potential summer move (h/t journalist Florian Plettenberg).

Los Rojiblancos are looking for a replacement for Angel Correa, who has joined Mexican club Tigres after spending a decade in Spain.

Fernandez-Pardo has emerged as a potential target, while Villarreal have also enquired about his availability.

After impressing with Belgium club Gent, the 20-year-old returned to Lille last year.

Fernandez-Pardo caught the eye with his impressive performances despite limited starts last season.

He bagged six goals and four assists in all competitions and showcased his versatility to play in multiple positions in the forward line.

Despite representing Belgium’s various youth levels, Fernandez-Pardo switched his allegiance to the Spanish national team earlier this year.

The Lille star is a raw talent but has the potential to develop into a top-class player.

He has showcased his brilliant ball-progression skills, dribbling prowess and an eye for creative passes in addition to his shooting abilities.

The Ligue 1 giants will try to keep him after recently losing prolific striker Jonathan David to Juventus on a free transfer.

Atletico have a stacked attack consisting of Julian Alvarez, Alexander Sorloth, Antoine Griezmann and Giuliano Simeone.

Corinthians’ Brazilian striker Yuri Alberto and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Fabio Silva are also on Atletico’s wishlist.

They have signed Alex Baena and Matteo Ruggeri this summer and have a verbal agreement in place for Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso.

Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul is edging closer to a move to Inter Miami.