Gabri Veiga keen on Atlético de Madrid move, but only in the summer | OneFootball

Atlético Madrid was one of the most active clubs in the winter transfer window, which closed last Monday, even attempting to approach FC Porto. In addition to securing the signings of Ademola Lookman (Atalanta), Rodrigo Mendoza (Elche), and Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders), the Colchoneros’ management also expressed interest in Gabri Veiga.

However, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Porto administration led by André Villas-Boas refused to even authorize the start of negotiations between the clubs, as they do not intend to allow the Spanish midfielder to leave at this stage of the season.

Nevertheless, AS reports this Saturday that Gabri Veiga was enthusiastic about the possibility of transferring to Atlético Madrid.

The same Spanish daily notes that the 23-year-old midfielder is happy at FC Porto and acknowledges that he is at a great club, but he was not indifferent to the Colchoneros’ interest and admits the possibility of a move as early as next summer.

To complete any potential deal, Atlético will have to present robust financial arguments that satisfy FC Porto. The Madrid club’s management, however, intends to wait until the end of the season to assess Gabri Veiga’s performances, which in this first season with the Dragons seem to have left a good impression.

Long-standing interest from Mateu Alemany

The name of Gabri Veiga appeared on Atlético Madrid’s list at the initiative of Mateu Alemany, the sporting director who had already targeted the young midfielder during his time at Barcelona.

Furthermore, it will be Alemany himself who will be responsible for leading any potential negotiations with FC Porto at the end of the season, should Atlético decide to move forward with the signing of Gabri Veiga.

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