Atlético look to bring Fred back, open talks for board’s long-held dream | OneFootball

Atlético is monitoring the market and aiming for a high-profile name to strengthen the midfield: Fred, currently at Fenerbahçe, Turkey. The club is trying to bring back the player who began his football journey in the youth ranks of the alvinegro club in Belo Horizonte.

The information was first reported by journalists Guilherme Frossard and Hugo Lobão from the Canal do Frossard. According to their findings, Atlético has already opened talks with the athlete's staff, taking the first steps to try to make the negotiation feasible.

At 32, Fred is seen as a long-standing dream of the Atlético board. Born in Belo Horizonte, the midfielder has publicly expressed, on other occasions, his desire to play for the Minas Gerais club, which increases his alignment with Galo's sports project.

With appearances for the Brazilian National Team, Fred was even present at a World Cup, solidifying his career at a high level. Having been in European football since the 2013/2014 season, the player has spent almost 13 years playing outside Brazil. During this period, he played for Shakhtar Donetsk, Ukraine, for five seasons, and Manchester United, England, also for five years. He later moved to Turkish football, where he currently plays for Fenerbahçe.

Despite the interest and historical connection between the parties, the negotiation is considered difficult behind the scenes. Fred has a contract with the Turkish club until the end of 2027, and the high financial values involved are considered the main obstacle to a possible agreement.

Even so, Atlético remains attentive and is evaluating alternatives to try to bring back a homegrown player who can add a lot of experience and quality to the alvinegro squad.

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