Atlético Madrid have made contact with Renato Veiga’s representatives as the club eye a move for the Chelsea defender.
Veiga has returned to Chelsea after spending the second half of last season on loan at Juventus.
The Portugal international joined Chelsea from FC Basel last summer but was unable to break into Enzo Maresca’s plans. Amid a desire for more minutes, in his preferred centre-back position, Veiga left on loan in January. He made 15 appearances for the Italian side in all competitions but no option to extend his time in Turin was triggered.
The defender is now exploring a permanent exit and Atletico Madrid are keen to strike a deal.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that talks between Veiga’s camp and Atletico have taken place, with the 22-year-old open to the move to the Spanish side.
He is keen to secure regular football to boost his chances of making the Portugal squad for next summer’s World Cup, having helped his nation to Nations League success this summer.
Chelsea have set a price tag of €40m (£34.6m) for Veiga, having acquired the centre-back for just €14m (£12.1m) 12 months ago.
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