BVB target Veiga set for move to Spain | OneFootball

Last June, Renato Veiga had plenty of reasons to celebrate. The 22-year-old defensive all-rounder from FC Chelsea won the UEFA Nations League with Portugal's national team. At BVB, he was long considered a potential alternative for the central defense.

Nico Schlotterbeck (25) is injured, as is Niklas Süle (29). Currently, Waldemar Anton (29) is the only regular player available for the central defense of the Black and Yellows. In the first round of the DFB-Pokal against Rot-Weiss Essen, 20-year-old Filippo Mane took over the position. The Italian's professional debut ended with a 1-0 victory for the Bundesliga team. The youngster delivered a quite impressive performance.

However, the opponents in the Bundesliga and Champions League are of a different caliber. Therefore, BVB's management is also looking internationally. Veiga also came into focus. The 1.90-meter man is known for his versatility and robustness. Despite his age, he already has a lot of experience with five international matches and appearances in the Premier League, Serie A, and European competitions. In the 2022/23 Bundesliga season, he played 13 times for FC Augsburg.

Sticking Point: Transfer Fee

However, a return to the top German league does not seem to be on the horizon. According to the BBC, Veiga has decided to transfer to FC Villarreal. Negotiations between the Spaniards and FC Chelsea, where the 22-year-old is under contract until 2031, are ongoing. The sticking point is the transfer fee. While the Blues are demanding 40 million euros, Villarreal is willing to pay 35 million euros.

Londoners could not reach an agreement with Atlético Madrid over Veiga's sale. Now, a league rival of the Colchoneros might get the deal. Borussia Dortmund, just like recently with Claudio Echeverri (19/to Bayer Leverkusen), is left empty-handed.

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