Atlético in talks to renew Saravia's contract, player keen to stay in BH | OneFootball

Atlético has already taken the first step to try to secure Renzo Saravia’s stay for next season. The right-back, whose contract with the club runs only until December of this season, has expressed his desire to remain in Belo Horizonte, and the black-and-white board has already begun talks with the player’s staff for a possible renewal.

The information was initially reported by journalist Lucas Bretas (No Ataque) and confirmed by the portal Deus Me Dibre. Despite the mutual interest, negotiations have not yet reached a conclusion. If the deal does not progress in the coming days, the Argentine’s representatives are expected to start listening to offers from other clubs.

According to influencer Lucas Tanaka, this Friday (17), Atlético has already formalized a letter of interest to Saravia’s agent, expressing the desire to keep the player on the roster through 2026. The full-back’s stay has the approval of coach Jorge Sampaoli, who, according to the influencer, even questioned the board about the player’s contractual situation, showing interest in having the defender’s contract renewed.

Numbers at Atlético

Saravia joined Atlético in 2023 at the request of then-coach Eduardo Coudet and has established himself as one of the most consistent pieces in the squad. Versatile, the Argentine has played both as a right-back and as a wide center-back in a three-defender system.

Wearing the black-and-white shirt, the player has 118 appearances (7,490 minutes on the field), with three goals scored, two assists, and three Minas Gerais state titles won. He was also an important piece in the runner-up campaigns of the 2024 Copa do Brasil and Copa Libertadores under Gabriel Milito.

In interviews, Saravia has already made clear his adaptation to the club and his intention to remain at Atlético for next year.

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